Budget Administrative Specialist II

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Budget Administrative Specialist II to monitor and reconcile budgets and sub-budgets, assist with payroll and expense reporting, and train users on policy and procedures.

The role serves as a School resource for expense reports, uses Tulane’s financial systems, and supports annual budgeting while maintaining strict confidentiality of payroll and sensitive data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with at least two years of related work experience or a high school diploma/equivalent with six years of directly related work experience.
• Experience in accounting/financial systems and budget reconciliation.
• Experience working in an academic environment preferred.
• Payroll, accounts payable/receivable experience is a plus (5 years).

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of accounting and financial systems and in generating budget reports.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and to address needs and questions quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to utilize shared files via a cloud storage system.
• Knowledge of Tulane’s financial systems.
• Knowledge of required elements for expense reports.
• Ability to work with individuals with diverse levels of knowledge and understanding of Tulane systems.

Skills

Budget reconciliation

Excel

Outlook

Accounting systems knowledge

Training users

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tulane financial systems

Job description

Job Description

The Budget Administrative Specialist II reports to the Assistant Dean for Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and will monitor and reconcile budgets and sub-budgets as directed, using Tulane’s financial systems. This position will also assist as requested with accounting and some payroll, such as expense reports and procurement. The Specialist will serve as a School resource for expense report creation, submittal, and compliance, including training users on proper policy and procedures. In addition, the Specialist will assist the Assistant Dean for FP&A and the Chief Business Officer with the annual budgeting process for the school. This position may also assist students with billing questions/issues. This position also holds a Tulane Purchasing Card and Corporate Card and conducts business for many areas in the school. Strict confidentiality must be kept as this position has knowledge of sensitive data (i.e., payroll/salary information, employment files, and credit card numbers).

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of accounting and financial systems and in generating budget reports.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and to address needs and questions quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to utilize shared files via a cloud storage system.
• Knowledge of Tulane’s financial systems.
• Knowledge of required elements for expense reports.
• Ability to work with individuals with diverse levels of knowledge and understanding of Tulane systems.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and at least two years of related work experience

OR

• High school diploma/equivalent and six years of directly related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an academic environment.
• 5 year of directly applicable payroll, accounts receivable/payable and budget reconciliation experience.

About Us

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