Budget Analyst

• Robust benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents;
  Generous tuition discount which includes $5 per credit for employees and spouses, as well as 50 percent off of tuition for dependent children up to age 26;
  Sick and Vacation accrual program; 11 paid holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; A generously matched retirement; A free onsite fitness facility with a strong wellness program that allows LC State employees to live healthy, balanced lives; and more.

LC State invites applications for the position of Budget Analyst.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $50,000 - $55,000.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, bookkeeping, or related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

• Experience in finance and/or budgeting.
• Excellent ability to organize, plan, and manage complex projects along with a proven ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Involvement in an environment that requires maintaining confidentiality of information.

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Experience in an institution of higher education.
• Working knowledge of Ellucian Colleague Finance module.
• Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administrators.

• Establish the processes for development of the CTE budget and assure those processes are carried out in a timely manner.
• Perform scenario planning with respect to CTE budget and related funds, including multi-year forecasts and trend analyses.
• Assist in preparation of tentative, interim, and final budget submissions for the State within established guidelines; review expenditures for programs to ensure proper budget compliance, with specialization in CTE (Funds 12 & 14).
• Responsibility for general accounting and related business processes of the Career and Technical Education division, including budget to actual analysis, account reconciliation review and journal entry preparation.
• Assist in the formulation and review of internal controls, policy guidelines, and internal forms.
• Monitor and prepare all CTE grant invoices, statements and deposits.
• Ensure that the College complies with state and federal policies and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Support campus-wide fiscal operations through the Budget Office.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including regular reporting to the CTE Dean and the Office of the Provost.
• Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.