Budget Analyst I

Kent State; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is looking for a Budget Analyst I to assist in the budgeting process, prepare and analyze budget data, and compile reports. This position is ideal for recent graduates with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business. Responsibilities include monitoring expenditures, participating in budget preparations, and assisting in financial projections. Strong communication skills and knowledge of GAAP are necessary. The role is full-time and located at the Kent Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or relevant field.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and budgeting practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the budgeting process by preparing and monitoring budget information.
• Compile data and prepare budget reports and financial projections.
• Participate in the preparation and reconciliation of the university’s fiscal year budget.

Skills

Forecasting

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Pivot Tables

Microsoft Excel

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or relevant field

Tools

Automated financial systems

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Budget Analyst I

Physical Location

Kent Campus - Kent OH

Salary

$42,357.00 - $47,045.00

Basic Function

Assist in the budgeting process by preparing, monitoring, analyzing, updating and reporting budget information. This is an entry level learning budget analyst position normally occupied by a recent college graduate. Reports to Director, University Budget.

Additional Basic Function if applicable

Examples of Duties

• Provide support for team budget projects or less complex budget projects and respond to inquiries and correct financial records as directed.
• Participate in changes to systems and procedures to ensure conformance to budgetary provisions, document reporting, and transaction processing procedures.
• Compile data and prepare reports; review participate in preparation process and oversight of monthly budget and position control transactions.
• Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of university’s fiscal year budget; participate in integration of final budget into the financial reporting systems.
• Update and monitor expenditures and revised budget as directed.
• Participate in the analyses of financial and statistical data and preparation of financial projections.
• Provide financial information to others involved in preparing and reconciling divisional budgets.
• Participate in research of position control and budget exceptions; detection and correction of inaccuracies as directed.
• May supervise students and / or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or relevant field.

License / Certification

• None specified.

Knowledge Of

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and budgeting practices.
• Automated financial systems and personal computer applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, and e‑mail.

Skill In

• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

Ability To

• Analyze financial data.

Preferred Qualifications

None listed.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Light work – exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others and is required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Additional Information

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience / education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

Disclaimer

Applicants are encouraged to contact the hiring manager for any clarifications regarding the position.

Key Skills

• Forecasting
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Word
• Military Experience
• Pivot Tables
• Accounting
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• DoD Experience
• Financial Management

Employment Type

Full‑Time