Budget & Financial Planning Assistant

Belmont University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University seeks a Budget Assistant to support the Budget Office during annual planning, consolidate departmental budget requests, and monitor expenditures. You will liaise with budget managers and ensure accurate financial data and reporting in accordance with university policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with academic and administrative units, confidentiality of salary data, and adherence to budget deadlines throughout the planning cycle.

Qualifications

• Fundamental budgeting, accounting, and financial management knowledge.
• Understanding of financial reporting and budget monitoring.
• Familiarity with fiscal policies and procedures.
• Excel proficiency for data entry, formulas, sorting and reporting.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail in reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and consolidating departmental budget requests during annual budget planning cycle.
• Enter budget and expenditure data into financial systems and track allocations.
• Monitor expenses and identify variances from approved budgets; provide guidance on reclassification.

Skills

Budgeting principles

Financial reporting

Budget monitoring

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Associate's degree preferred in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Belmont University seeks a Budget Assistant to support the Budget Office during annual planning, consolidate departmental budget requests, and monitor expenditures. You will liaise with budget managers and ensure accurate financial data and reporting in accordance with university policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with academic and administrative units, confidentiality of salary data, and adherence to budget deadlines throughout the planning cycle.