Budget & Financial Planning Specialist II

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Budget Administrative Specialist II to monitor and reconcile budgets and sub-budgets, assist with payroll and expense reporting, and train users on policy and procedures.

The role serves as a School resource for expense reports, uses Tulane’s financial systems, and supports annual budgeting while maintaining strict confidentiality of payroll and sensitive data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with at least two years of related work experience or a high school diploma/equivalent with six years of directly related work experience.
• Experience in accounting/financial systems and budget reconciliation.
• Experience working in an academic environment preferred.
• Payroll, accounts payable/receivable experience is a plus (5 years).

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of accounting and financial systems and in generating budget reports.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and to address needs and questions quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to utilize shared files via a cloud storage system.
• Knowledge of Tulane’s financial systems.
• Knowledge of required elements for expense reports.
• Ability to work with individuals with diverse levels of knowledge and understanding of Tulane systems.

Skills

Budget reconciliation

Excel

Outlook

Accounting systems knowledge

Training users

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tulane financial systems

Job description

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Budget Administrative Specialist II to monitor and reconcile budgets and sub-budgets, assist with payroll and expense reporting, and train users on policy and procedures.

The role serves as a School resource for expense reports, uses Tulane’s financial systems, and supports annual budgeting while maintaining strict confidentiality of payroll and sensitive data.