Job description
Posting Number
S01476P
Position Title
Budget Analyst
Department
Budget & Financial Analysis
FLSA
Salary
Not listed.
Grant Funded
No
Location
Main Campus
Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student
Staff
Number of Vacancies
1
Position Summary
The Division of Finance & Administration, Business & Finance Office at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Budget Analyst position.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
Minimum Required Experience
Three (3) years of budget experience preferably in higher education; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications
None.
Qualifications
Knowledge of the use of database applications i.e. MicroSoft Access, and Cognos preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be proficient with the use of word processing and spreadsheet software applications, presentation software.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation, consolidation, and distribution of the annual budget documents.
- Prepare and analyze reports of operating revenues and expenditures for university departments and divisions as well as external entities.
- Review and approve personnel forms, budget adjustments, and other transactions as needed for the operations of the university.
- Utilize available software applications to develop and maintain budget reports and analyses to identify variances as well as compile and update statistical data.
- Communicate effectively both orally and written using email, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
- Interpret the fiscal evaluation of proposed legislation and its relationship to the University’s forecast of revenues and expenditures.
- Counsel departments on preparing budgets based on actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports and other factors.
- Research and analyze factors and trends applicable to higher education that impact the university’s budgets.
- Assist the Executive Director in developing long-range revenue and expenditure forecasts models.
- Recommend and implement university budget policies and procedures.
- Assist with training of department and division budget liaisons.
- Maintain confidentiality of employee records and data.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Background Check Statement
Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.
Open Date
12/20/2022
Close Date
01/03/2023
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
No
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