Budget Analyst — Higher Education Finance

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Community College is seeking a Budget Analyst to provide analytical support for accounting, financial analysis, and reporting. You will assist in preparing departmental budgets, review expenditures, and ensure conformance with budget provisions.

The role involves reconciling budgets, monitoring variances, producing monthly purchasing reports, and collaborating with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments. Strong MS Office and budgeting knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years of work-related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile annual budget with assigned area and authorities.
• Monitor college budgets for overruns.
• Analyze requisitions for accurate descriptions, totals, and funds availability.
• Prepare monthly purchasing activity reports by department (orders, amounts, breakdown).
• Check and verify invoices for payment.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Analyze financial information and summarize current and projected financial position.
• Post budget adjustments in the information management system.

Skills

MS Office

Information Systems

Budget Management

Procurement Policies

General Accounting Principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Houston Community College is seeking a Budget Analyst to provide analytical support for accounting, financial analysis, and reporting. You will assist in preparing departmental budgets, review expenditures, and ensure conformance with budget provisions.

The role involves reconciling budgets, monitoring variances, producing monthly purchasing reports, and collaborating with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments. Strong MS Office and budgeting knowledge are essential.