Budget Analyst

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Budget Analyst provides analytical support for all accounting, financial analysis, and financial reporting requirements for the College.

Assists in preparation of operational budgets for departments, and reviews expenditures to ensure conformance with budgetary provisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with the assigned area and other budget authorities to reconcile annual budget.
• Monitor all college budgets for budgets exceeding allocated amounts.
• Analyze requisitions for accurate descriptions, extensions, totals, and verify funds availability.
• Responsible for reviewing operating budgets periodically in order to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
• Prepare monthly report of purchasing activities consisting of number of orders placed, total amount expended per month, and a breakdown of orders by Department.
• Check and verify invoices for payment.
• Interact with vendors and department personnel regarding orders, requisitions, and deliveries.
• Work with Accounts Payable Department to ensure timely processing of vendor payments.
• Analyze financial information and prepare reports to summarize current and projected financial position of the College.
• Enforce compliance with operational policies and procedures.
• Post budget adjustments within information management system.
• Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree required
• 3 years of work-related experience required

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Budget Management
• Procurement Policies and Procedures
• General Accounting Principles

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215