Budget Analyst

Job Title:

Budget Analyst

Location:

Gordon State College

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

This position assists and provides support in the preparation, planning, and maintenance of budgets for the college’s academic and administrative departments.

• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget.
• Quarterly analysis of revenue reports and expenditures compared to the annual budget.
• Track and manage contingency funds, reserves, and carry forward balances.
• Conduct regular analysis of budget positions and review budget/expenditure requests.
• Assist with preparing materials for internal budget meetings.
• Assist in forecasting enrollment-driven impacts to revenue and academic pay.

• Maintain and update chart strings and position funding structures to ensure accurate financial reporting,
• Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly budget reports.
• Provide support for auxiliary and PPV cash flow and other related reporting.
• Audit academic pay reports and analyze instructional costs.
• Assist with year-end and month-end close activities.

• Assist with the preparation and submission of USG financial reports.
• Serve as the budget liaison for departments.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources Department to determine timelines for all HCM data changes and their effect on payroll processes.
• Provide departmental budget training sessions.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Three years (3) of experience in reporting, financial analysis, and budgeting.

• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with preferred experience in Peoplesoft HCM and Financial systems.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive and personal information with sound judgement and discretion.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://.

Commitment to Excellence:
Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.

Student Success:
Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.

Innovation and Creativity:
Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.

Belonging:
Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev.

Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at . Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative…