Strategic Budget & Planning Specialist

Utah Tech University; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Undergraduate tuition waivers for self

Tuition waivers for dependents

Paid holidays, sick and vacation leave

Job summary

Utah Tech University is seeking a Budget Analyst to support complex budget projects under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Budget and Planning. The role involves reviewing budgets, inputting transactions, training campus staff, and preparing state and internal reports.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s in accounting (master’s preferred), at least four years of related experience, strong Excel/Banner Finance skills, and the ability to communicate financial information

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely-related field required. Master’s degree preferred. A combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• At least four (4) years related financial or budgetary experience required; higher education budget experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications, particularly spreadsheet software; Banner Finance experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present financial data in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial and related information orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a confidential office environment, while maintaining professionalism, collaboration, cooperation, service, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor departmental and institutional budgets.
• Review and input budget transactions.
• Provide training and guidance to campus administrative personnel on the budget process and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of budget reports.
• Prepare account analyses and ad-hoc studies to support the budget process.
• Coordinate budget procedures with HR and Business Services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting

Tools

Banner Finance

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Utah Tech University is seeking a Budget Analyst to support complex budget projects under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Budget and Planning. The role involves reviewing budgets, inputting transactions, training campus staff, and preparing state and internal reports.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s in accounting (master’s preferred), at least four years of related experience, strong Excel/Banner Finance skills, and the ability to communicate financial information