Strategic Budget & Grants Analyst

University of North Texa; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas (UNT) seeks a Budget Officer to provide budget support for the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. You will be the primary contact for faculty grants, help the Sr. Director track payroll and expenses, and create analytic reports for senior leadership decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance/business and at least 2 years of financial administration or budget experience, plus strong data analysis and reporting skills. Location: Denton.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, finance, business or related field and two years of progressively responsible financial administration or budget management experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of budgetary principles, practices and procedures.
• Ability to prepare concise reports and communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Knowledge of electronic information systems and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitors revenues, expenditures, and balances within a variety of types of budgets, including operating, travel, fees, and discretionary.
• Collects and analyzes data to prepare reports at various schedules (monthly, quarterly, yearly).
• Participates in annual budget submission, merit raises, instructional fees, etc.
• Provides budgetary and revenue estimates.
• First point of contact for PI and tracks expenses on grants.
• Reconcile pcard reports for the college and act as a point of contact for questions related to pcard procedures.
• Prepares and may approve a variety of forms including personnel/payroll.
• Analyzes data to determine needed corrections and initiates IDTs, ABAs, etc.
• Provides oversight of EPAR data entry procedures across the college.
• Provide budgetary support for accreditation processes.
• Participate in year-end close tasks.
• Process check deposits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Budgeting

Report writing

Communication

Accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business

Tools

UNT budget software

Job description

The University of North Texas (UNT) seeks a Budget Officer to provide budget support for the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. You will be the primary contact for faculty grants, help the Sr. Director track payroll and expenses, and create analytic reports for senior leadership decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance/business and at least 2 years of financial administration or budget experience, plus strong data analysis and reporting skills. Location: Denton.