Finance Budget Analyst (Intermediate) - Strategy & Reporting

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas is seeking an Intermediate Finance Analyst to join the Finance Budget Management Team in Lawrence, KS. The role supports about 80 departments and 1,500 FTE with a $300M+ operating budget, collaborating with the Budget Officer to perform financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and personnel management.

The position emphasizes payroll administration, budget transfers, and monthly reporting to department leadership, while aligning with campus-wide policies and service center

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience.
• Five years of advanced experience with computer applications for fiscal operations.
• Advanced accounting experience and skills as evidenced by application materials.
• Attention to detail and excellent written communication skills as evidenced by materials.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills as demonstrated by work history.

Responsibilities

• Manage department payroll appointments and funding changes.
• Provide monthly financial reporting to Directors and staff.
• Assist leadership with strategic utilization of department KU Endowment accounts.
• Develop financial reports using the OAC reporting system.
• Support policy development to improve financial operations.

Skills

Budget analysis

Payroll management

Advanced accounting

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Oracle FITC

PeopleSoft payroll

OAC reporting system

Job description

University of Kansas is seeking an Intermediate Finance Analyst to join the Finance Budget Management Team in Lawrence, KS. The role supports about 80 departments and 1,500 FTE with a $300M+ operating budget, collaborating with the Budget Officer to perform financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and personnel management.

The position emphasizes payroll administration, budget transfers, and monthly reporting to department leadership, while aligning with campus-wide policies and service center