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. (This position is not remote and is located in Lewiston, Idaho.)

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

Bachelor's degree in accounting, bookkeeping, or a 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 open until filled; however, applications received on or before October 30, 2026, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

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.