Budget Analyst

Overview

The purpose of this class is to perform advanced level duties in maintaining various accounting records for assigned College department or division.

Bachelor's degree in a finance related discipline and three years of experience in finance or accounting are required
. Master’s degree and/or CPA certification is preferred.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Proficiency in Microsoft applications.

• Prepare, review, and analyze operating budgets.
• Assist faculty and staff in revenue and expense monitoring.
• Prepare various financial reports and statements in compliance with federal, county, and state regulations.
• Oversee, monitor and/or control appropriations and expenditures, as required.

• Prepare and distribute budget development and part-time associate spreadsheets for the annual operating budget; provide guidance to credit organization managers during completion and review and analyze submitted data.
• Monitor and update position budgets and incumbent information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor hiring plan, RFR approval, and RFR monitor with the VPs.
• Prepare periodic position control reports for full-time employees and update the position control system.
• Maintain the annual operating budget system.
• Develop reporting and analyze expenditures for part-time associates.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc budget reports for senior management.
• Perform research and analyses as requested by senior management, including trend analyses and budget variance analyses.
• Serve as a liaison between Budget Office and the administrators in charge of the College credit organizations.
• Prepare budget transfers and journal entries to ensure deficit coverage.
• Prepare and analyze projections for full-time salaries, part-time and overtime, adjunct, utilities, and other expenses as needed.