Strategic University Budget & Finance Analyst

Bowie State University; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowie State University is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Budget Office and help manage the University’s budget. The role reports to the Executive Director of Budget and focuses on organizing and planning activities to ensure accurate financial management.

Responsibilities include day-to-day budget operations, monthly reporting, and collaboration with campus units. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of budgeting experience, preferably in higher education, with Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, public administration or related field.
• Three to five years or more experience in budgeting, accounting and/or fiscal analysis, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Experience with Workday Financials, HR, and Student Services or equivalent software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the day-to-day budget operations.
• Assist in the development of the University’s operational budget.
• Prepare monthly budget reports and analytical data to assist management in planning, presenting, and conveying an accurate financial picture of the University.
• Review departmental budget transactions and answer inquiries pertaining to department’s budget.
• Conduct monthly budget meetings with divisional and/or departmental budget managers.
• Responsible for maintaining position control.
• Manage Workday inbox
• Reconcile encumbrance discrepancies with Payroll, including course release, costing allocations, reconciliations.
• Manage and process all budget journals, transfers, and/or revisions for University departments.
• Conduct budget-training workshops.
• Manage budgets for special projects.
• Facilitate and track all USM legislative fiscal impact responses for pending bills.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Oral and written reports

Budgeting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, public administration or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Workday

Job description

Bowie State University is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Budget Office and help manage the University’s budget. The role reports to the Executive Director of Budget and focuses on organizing and planning activities to ensure accurate financial management.

Responsibilities include day-to-day budget operations, monthly reporting, and collaboration with campus units. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of budgeting experience, preferably in higher education, with Excel and