Budget Analyst or Senior Budget Analyst
- Employer
- Miami University
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Sep 30, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Other Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for preparation, analysis, and monitoring of the University's budgets.
Salary/Grade:
$48000 - $66000
Duties/Physical Demands:
- Preparation, monitoring, and analysis of all aspects of the
University's budget.
- Advises AVP for Budget and Financial Analysis on budget matters
including periodic estimates of income and expenditures and
analysis factors which drive them, trends in certain budget
categories, and analysis of unit compliance or deviation from
budget parameters.
- Prepares and performs annual duties related to year end,
development of the annual budget, and carry forward analysis.
-Performs other duties including, but not limited to, state
reporting, salary Increment pool, cost analysis and special
projects as assigned.
-Operates and maintains spreadsheets and computerized
databases.
-Assists various budget units and key departmental users with
financial planning as related to operational, staffing and
strategic goals in addition to providing customer service and
education in assisting departmental users with budget
matters.
-Ensures that assigned units comply with all University policies
and procedures regarding budget development, maintenance and
expenditures.
-Assists AVP for Budget and Financial Analysis in strategic
initiatives designed to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
-Participates on University committees and special study groups as
assigned.
-Acts as liaison to other departments.
-Serves as a back-up for departmental staff as needed.
-Prepares analyses and reports for university administrators and
Board of Trustees
-Provides support to or serve on an Oracle Business Intelligence
Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) or LEAN committees
-Evaluates and/or advises on short and long range planning
-Leads Responsibility Center Management (RCM) projects and/or
provides support and/or training to RCM users.
-Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
For consideration as Budget Analyst the candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, accounting or related analytical field and from 0 to 2 years' experience.
For consideration as Senior Budget Analyst the candidate must have Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, accounting or related analytical field and from 2 to 4 years' experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Preference will be given to persons with experience in college and university budgeting or fund accounting, use of an online general ledger, and advanced skills in spreadsheets, databases, business intelligence software or other SQL query language.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in computing: spreadsheets, database, word
processing, presentation graphics and other business
applications.
- Capacity for working with large, diverse sets of numerical
data.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and respond with precision and
accuracy to deadlines of short durations.
- A working knowledge of accounting practices and principles with
an understanding of fund accounting practices.
- Effective communication and organizational skills, with ability
to use them in a fast paced, highly productive environment.
- A commitment to quality, innovation and process improvement with
an emphasis on collaborative teamwork and high standards of
customer service.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
cover letter
resume
3 professional references
Diversity Statement:
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.
For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected
veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University
prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis
of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, military status, national origin
(ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a
parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran
status in its application and admission processes, educational
programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment
practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities
related to employment should be directed to
ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to
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