Budget Analyst III Budget Analyst III, Range ; Budget Administration and Operations

Budget Analyst III

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Department:
Budget Administration and Operations

Appointment Type:
This is a one-year probationary position.

Time Base:
Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,877.00 to $7,307.00 per month ($70,524.00 to $87,684.00 annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Associate Director Financial Management, the incumbent independently provides operational and advanced analytical support in position management, position budgeting, and labor cost distribution. The role supports campus-wide position control processes and payroll-related financial activities to ensure accurate funding, reporting, compliance, and alignment with university policies and objectives. The incumbent provides consultative support to campus stakeholders and contributes to process improvements and system enhancements.

Position Management Support:

• Independently assist with position control activities including position setup, funding, and history review.
• Review and analyze complex HRMS/People Soft transactions and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support and advise on transactions such as hires, promotions, and separations.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve funding discrepancies, including root cause analysis.
• Maintain and ensure integrity of position data across systems.
• Develop or recommend improvements to position management processes and procedures.

Position Budgeting & Labor Cost Distribution:

• Monitor and analyze labor cost distribution transactions.
• Review payroll expense allocations and identify trends, variances, and risks.
• Reconcile payroll costs with budget records and recommend corrective actions.
• Support and prepare complex journal entries related to payroll.
• Consult with and advise departments on payroll, budget planning, and labor cost strategies.
• Analyze budget trends and provide recommendations to support decision-making and resource allocation.

Payroll & Financial System Support:

• Review and analyze payroll data and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct in-depth troubleshooting of payroll distribution errors and system issues.
• Reconcile HRMS & CHRS with financial systems and resolve complex discrepancies.
• Maintain and validate HRMS data tables for labor cost mapping.
• Provide input on system enhancements, testing, and implementation of payroll-related processes.

Collaboration & Support:

• Provide consultative guidance to departments on payroll, funding, and budget practices.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Accounting, and other teams to ensure alignment of budget and payroll processes.
• Respond to and resolve complex inquiries related to payroll and budget.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Provide training or lead work direction to staff or departments as needed.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of financial, budgetary, and accounting principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the purpose, functions, and fiscal organization of the campus(es).
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of position control and budgetary…