Budget Analyst

adams; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 57,400 - 68,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Adams State University in Alamosa, CO is seeking a Budget Analyst to support budget preparation, monitor funding, and assist with departmental inquiries. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has extensive experience in budgeting within the higher education sector.

This on-site position comes with a salary range of $57,400-$68,900, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 4 years of demonstrated experience in budgeting and forecasting, preferably within higher education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of the annual budget.
• Monitor all insufficient fund notifications and follow up appropriately.
• Oversee club and agency accounts.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Position Summary: Supports the Budget Director in the preparation of the annual budget. Assists in the development of training for budget managers. Monitors budgets with regards to sufficient funds. Oversees all student and club budgets, aiding and training as needed. Assists the Budget Director with maintaining institution's budget in Workday system. Oversees adjunct budgets and contracts, and coordinates summer adjunct contract preparation. Prepares various required reports.

Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities)

Budget Formulation & Reporting

• Assist with the development of the annual budget.
• Complete the Budget Data Book and distribute to required entities.
• Prepare Annual CHHE Tuition and Fee Survey, Administrative Salary Survey, and other State Reports as needed.
• Compile, review, and report Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Financial Survey.
• Maintain the budget request submission process, formatting and disbursing to E-team.

Daily Budget Monitoring & Operations

• Monitor all insufficient fund notifications and follow up with appropriate department.
• Oversee all club, trust and agency accounts, and assist them with monitoring their budgets.
• Responsible for various expense tracking and allocation such as adjunct tracking, summer instruction, and others as needed.
• Approve part-time/temporary staffing as part of budget management.
• Input budget transfer.

Department Support & Collaboration

• Primary contact for budget office, assisting departments with guidance as to their budgets, Workday, and related issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.

Systems, Payroll & Miscellaneous

• Analyze all software system upgrades and test accordingly.
• Review payroll transactions and reports, ensuring proper payment and accounting of salary and benefits.
• Maintain Budget Office website.
• Other duties as assigned to support the needs of the department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 4 years of demonstrated experience in budgeting and forecasting, preferably within higher education.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires it.

Location: On-site in Alamosa, CO

Salary and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $57,400-$68,900. In addition to salary, the university offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968, candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX. Support resources and online procedures for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex can be found at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/.

Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.