Campus Budget Analyst: Forecasting & Financial Insight

California State University, Stanislaus; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 57,786 - 84,179; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

California State University, Stanislaus is seeking a Budget Analyst for University Budget Services to develop and administer campus budgets, manage labor cost distribution, and prepare journal entries. The role operates under general supervision and requires strong budgeting knowledge.

The position is full-time, on-site at Stanislaus in Turlock, with competitive benefits and opportunities to partner with stakeholders on forecasts, reports, and planning.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience with budgeting policies, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of public finance and cash-flow management.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers campus budgets for specific functions or departments.
• Assists with position control, labor cost distribution, and budgetary control functions.
• Prepares budget-related reports and correspondence.
• Assists with monthly and year-end closing journal entries.
• Supports fund balances, cash flows, enterprise fund budgeting, and reconciliations.
• Updates funding chart-strings in financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Excel).
• Provides training and guidance to staff and may supervise student employees.
• Maintains and updates budget models, tools, and templates for accuracy.

Skills

Budgeting

Finance

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Training others

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Excel

Job description

California State University, Stanislaus is seeking a Budget Analyst for University Budget Services to develop and administer campus budgets, manage labor cost distribution, and prepare journal entries. The role operates under general supervision and requires strong budgeting knowledge.

The position is full-time, on-site at Stanislaus in Turlock, with competitive benefits and opportunities to partner with stakeholders on forecasts, reports, and planning.