Budget Analyst

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Retirement plans (TRS, 403(b))

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Professional development (LinkedIn/LRS

Library/museum access

Shuttle and CapMetro benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Budget Analyst to join the Budget Office. You will analyze budget documents, support annual operating budget preparation, and serve as a primary contact for department budget system queries.

Responsibilities include year-end processing support, Workday and DEFINE transactions, and creating ad hoc reports. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or other business related fields.
• At least two years of experience in budget analysis and/or analysis of other accounting or financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Work as a team member, with confidential information, in multi-tasked environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to research problems and to suggest creative solutions.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Professional demeanor.
• Regular, punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare budget and financial documents for the Budget Office. Review and analyze budget information prepared by departments and assist in the preparation of the University’s annual operating budget. Act as the initial point of contact to departmental users of the budget system; and provide advice and technical assistance for all aspects of budget preparation, policy, analysis, and review.
• Assist in year-end processing as needed.
• Review HCM transactions via Workday and budget adjustments/transfers via DEFINE accounting system for required UT System reporting. This includes preparing consent agenda items and maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Prepare transactions via DEFINE accounting system and Workday as needed.
• Assist with preparing, processing, and tracking commitments made by the President, Provost, and University Budget Council.
• Assist with the Legislative Appropriations Request.
• Reconcile accounts and monitor revenue and expenditure budgets. Generate reports to analyze budget and financial operations. Interpret and validate report and accounting data as it relates to the budget and analyze trends.
• Review and update policies and procedures. Respond to special requests, develop ad hoc reports, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget analysis

Workday

DEFINE

Word

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Ambiguity handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or other business related fields

Job description

Budget Analyst

Hiring Department: Budget Office

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details: General Notes Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of university staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas: a defined benefit retirement plan
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

For more details, please see: prospective/benefits and current/services/my-total-rewards

Must be authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to multi-task, prioritize and organize.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare budget and financial documents for the Budget Office. Review and analyze budget information prepared by departments and assist in the preparation of the University’s annual operating budget. Act as the initial point of contact to departmental users of the budget system; and provide advice and technical assistance for all aspects of budget preparation, policy, analysis, and review.
• Assist in year-end processing as needed.
• Review HCM transactions via Workday and budget adjustments/transfers via DEFINE accounting system for required UT System reporting. This includes preparing consent agenda items and maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Prepare transactions via DEFINE accounting system and Workday as needed.
• Assist with preparing, processing, and tracking commitments made by the President, Provost, and University Budget Council.
• Assist with the Legislative Appropriations Request.
• Reconcile accounts and monitor revenue and expenditure budgets. Generate reports to analyze budget and financial operations. Interpret and validate report and accounting data as it relates to the budget and analyze trends.
• Review and update policies and procedures. Respond to special requests, develop ad hoc reports, and other duties as assigned.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or other business related fields.
• At least two years of experience in budget analysis and/or analysis of other accounting or financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Work as a team member, with confidential information, in multi-tasked environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to research problems and to suggest creative solutions.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Professional demeanor.
• Regular, punctual attendance.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. Experience related to essential job functions.
• Experience using Workday.
• Demonstrated ability to excel, to be highly motivated, to exercise initiative, and willingness to put forth an extra effort to get a task accomplished.
• Demonstrated ability to accept supervision and to be flexible with work assignments and environments.
• Experience with The University of Texas at Austin’s financial system (DEFINE, FRMS) and human capital management (Workday).
• Demonstrated proficiency and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet software.
• Experience extracting information from data warehousing applications.

Salary Range

$60,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• This is a hybrid position with at least 2 days/week on campus, and 3 days remote.
• Frequent keyboard use is required.

Work Shift

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.