Budget Analyst

CCBC; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Maryland is seeking a finance professional to perform advanced accounting duties. The role involves preparing budgets, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in a finance-related field, with three years of relevant experience, and have proficiency in Microsoft applications. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with senior management and contribute to organizational budgeting and analysis processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required, Master’s or CPA preferred.
• Three years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze operating budgets and financial reports.
• Monitor revenue and expense for compliance with regulations.
• Serve as a liaison between the Budget Office and administrators.

Skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a finance-related discipline

Job description

The purpose of this class is to perform advanced level duties in maintaining various accounting records for the assigned College department or division.

Bachelor’s degree in a finance-related discipline and three years of experience in finance or accounting are required. Master’s degree and/or CPA certification are preferred. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft applications is expected.

Best consideration date is June 20, 2025

1. Prepare, review, and analyze operating budgets.
2. Assist faculty and staff in revenue and expense monitoring.
3. Prepare various financial reports and statements in compliance with federal, county, and state regulations.
4. Oversee, monitor, and/or control appropriations and expenditures, as required.
5. Prepare and distribute budget development and part-time associate spreadsheets for the annual operating budget, providing guidance to credit organization managers during completion and review, and analyze submitted data.
6. Monitor and update position budgets and incumbent information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
7. Monitor hiring plans, RFR approval, and RFR monitoring with the VPs.
8. Prepare periodic position control reports for full-time employees and update the position control system.
9. Maintain the annual operating budget system.
10. Develop reporting and analyze expenditures for part-time associates.
11. Prepare standard and ad hoc budget reports for senior management.
12. Perform research and analysis as requested by senior management, including trend analyses and budget variance analyses.
13. Serve as a liaison between the Budget Office and the administrators in charge of the College credit organizations.
14. Prepare budget transfers and journal entries to ensure deficit coverage.
15. Prepare and analyze projections for full-time salaries, part-time and overtime, adjuncts, utilities, and other expenses as needed.