Budget Analyst

Old Dominion University; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist with managing, analyzing and reporting on the university’s personnel and operating budgets. This full-time role requires strong knowledge of GAAP, MS Office, and data analysis.

Prior experience in higher education or large government budgets and ERP systems such as Banner or Cognos is preferred. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Working experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in preparing, manipulating, analysing, and reconciling data.
• Experience with automated/electronic financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing, analysing and reporting on the University’s personnel and operating budgets.
• Provide general office support to the OBFP and assist with daily transactional workload as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Data analysis

Communication skills

Tools

Banner for Higher Education

Cognos Reporting

Cardinal

VA Performance Budgeting System

Job description

• Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Human Resources at:
  [phone]
  [e-mail]
• Teaching and Research Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Academic Affairs at:
  [e-mail]

Budget Analyst

Role Title: Budget Analyst

Role Code 19031

Pay Band 04

Working Title: Budget Analyst

Position Number: 01343A

Department: BUDGET OFFICE

Location: Norfolk, VA

Type of Position: Classified

Type of Job: Full Time

EEO Category: B Professionals

Job Description

To assist with managing, analysing and reporting on the University’s personnel and operating budgets. May also provide general office support to the OBFP and assist with the daily transactional workload as needed.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of financial policies, practices, and procedures. Considerable knowledge of effective customer service and problem resolution techniques. Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ). Considerable skills in Microsoft suite, specifically word, database, and spreadsheet programs. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with various levels of management, members of the campus community, and other state agencies. Demonstrated ability to apply and adapt accounting principles and methods to a variety of agency fiscal needs. Demonstrated ability to assemble and analyse large data sets in order to prepare clear and concise financial reports and recommendations for various levels of management.

Special licences, registration or certification

None

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Working experience in accounting or finance. Working experience in preparing, manipulating, analysing, and reconciling data. Some experience in using automated/electronic financial systems.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Working experience in using automated/electronic financial systems. Some applicable experience in higher education or a large government agency. Prior working experience with Banner for Higher Education, Cognos Reporting, Cardinal, VA Performance Budgeting System or other ERP and Financial Reporting Systems. Working knowledge of budget development, management, and reporting in higher education or governmental entity. Working knowledge of state budget and finance policies, procedures, and systems.

Conditions of Employment

• Position is located on ODU’s main campus in Norfolk, VA.
• Standard hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
• This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.
• This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Job Requisition Number: S03314

Job Open To: General Public

Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page

Department Home Page: https://www.odu.edu/budget-office

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), colour, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone].

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

If you have questions:
Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty applicants, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Cultureat [phone] or [e-mail] .
Teaching and Research Faculty applicants, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at [e-mail] .