Budget Specialist

Job Title

Budget Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

Office of VP for Finance And Administration (Budgets)

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Budget Specialist I, under supervision, performs routine budget preparation and analysis work.

• Provides advice and assistance concerning budget and funding procedures and methods
• Assists in the monitoring, processing and tracking requests
• Assists in reviewing, evaluating, and preparing requests for funds
• Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget
• Conducts training
• May serve as a liaison with financial, payroll, and/or human resources.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Financial Accounting Management Information System (FAMIS)
• Workday experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Other Requirements

• Organizational and decision-making skills
• Accurate keyboarding ability
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to occasionally work beyond normal office hours.

Supervision of Personnel

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Insurance:

• Medical
  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)
  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
    • Employee and Spouse
    • Employee and Children
    • Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month
• 8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month
• 8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave
• 12-15 paid holidays each year

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Professional Development via Linked In Learning

Employee Assistance Program

On Campus Wellness Opportunities

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.