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Budget Analyst

Job in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01971, USA
Listing for: Salem State University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-07
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

The budget analyst is a key member of the Budget and Financial Planning department. The budget analyst contributes to the development of a multi-year, all funds budget. This individual contributes to a strong internal control environment through monitoring of budget and actual fiscal activity, formulation of policies and procedures, and interaction with departmental staff and faculty. The budget analyst is a resource for colleagues throughout the university, responding to inquiries, presenting budget information, and training colleagues on budget management and financial reporting.

This position produces a variety of standard and ad hoc financial analyses including, but not limited to, multi-year budget forecasts, quarterly projections of revenues and expenses, and other reports to contribute to resource allocation decisions and internal controls.

Salem State University is more than a workplace. It's a community with purpose. As the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University, we're committed to building real, reciprocal relationships with the communities around us, and that starts with the people who work here. We're also a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution dedicated to serving all students, and that same commitment to access and equity extends to how we support our staff.

Your work here directly contributes to student success and the vitality of the greater Salem community. We invest in our people the same way we invest in our students: with intention, respect and a genuine interest in your growth.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Three to five years of budget or accounting experience preferably in higher education
  • Demonstrated experience with budget, accounting, and financial analysis and reporting
  • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, complex formulas, and analytics. Competency with other analytical tools such as relational databases and financial modeling
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Experience in public higher education administration
  • Experience using Peoplesoft Finance or other ERP system
  • Professional certification (CMA, CPA, etc.)
  • Experience with Commonwealth of Massachusetts accounting procedures (MMARS)
  • Knowledgeable of GAAP and GASB
  • Working Location

    This is a hybridpositionin Salem, MA with some on-campus, in-person responsibilities,which may require occasional work on evenings and weekends.

    Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

    This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

    EEO Statement

    The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

    ADA Statement

    Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr.

    Recruitment Agencies

    Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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