Budget Analyst I: Data-Driven Budgeting & Reporting

University of Houston System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System is seeking a Budget Analyst I to collaborate with faculty and staff in reviewing monthly actual versus budget variances and to assist with annual budget development. The role prepares supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and supports month-end close.

Responsibilities include reviewing financial reports, processing payroll reallocations, and maintaining cost centers while working with management to analyze data for annual budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of related job experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and budgeting principles.

Responsibilities

• Reviews weekly financial reports for designated areas to ensure budget accuracy and processes necessary journal entries.
• Communicates with staff regarding monthly actual versus budget variances.
• Processes payroll reallocations and resolves queries or inconsistencies with departments.
• Reviews and approves HR forms, calculating and processing related budget entries.
• Manages the university's suspense cost center and annual inactivation processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The University of Houston System is seeking a Budget Analyst I to collaborate with faculty and staff in reviewing monthly actual versus budget variances and to assist with annual budget development. The role prepares supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and supports month-end close.

Responsibilities include reviewing financial reports, processing payroll reallocations, and maintaining cost centers while working with management to analyze data for annual budgets.