"Budget Analyst Intermediate"

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The Office of Enrollment Management (OEM) at the University of Michigan is looking for a Budget Analyst to serve as a resource to management team members and staff across the division for budgetary and financial matters. Reporting to the Associate Director of Business Administration, this position helps prepare budgets; develop and evaluate management level reports, and validate the accuracy of financial data.

• Monitor and validate accuracy of budget and financial data for the Division of Enrollment Management to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain divisional budget and financial databases and documentation.
• Develop and analyze financial reports - budget to actual, variance reporting, forecasts, and trend analysis.
• Maintain financial structures including account set up/close-out, journal entries, budget allocations, commitment tracking, payroll validating, and year-end accounting processes.
• Partner with the U-M Shared Services Center to correct inconsistencies, complete journal entries, and submit vouchers for payment of services, ensuring timely and accurate financial processing.
• Help with the annual budget submission including development of content and providing financial data, as well as preparing ad hoc reports and projections.
• Review expenditures to ensure conformance to budgetary limitations.
• Submit, audit and approve expenses following University and OEM standard practice guidelines.
• Liaison with U-M Procurement Office for contracts and purchases. Advise unit administrative staff and other team members on procurement policies.
• Provide mentorship and training to unit administrative assistants on financial matters.
• Facilitate communications and financial administrative system access as the backup OEM Financial Unit Liaison (UL). Help plan and adjust for changes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices ensuring that financial reports meet the evolving needs of the business and support informed decision making.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial reconciliation processes to strengthen fiscal oversight and ensure effective tracking of OEM funds.
• Serve as point of contact for OEM merchant accounts, ensuring all accounts adhere to PCI compliance standards through regular monitoring and completion of the PCI questionnaire.
• Assist with OEM-wide programs and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional experience, with an understanding of accounting and financial principles
• Demonstrated ability to develop recommendations and communicate findings by translating data into useful management information.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and financial accuracy in producing reports within established timelines.
• Working knowledge to apply fundamental financial concepts and practices to business processes.
• Possess technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience with data querying software, ability to use existing queries and develop/write new reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Business Objects reporting and queries
• Working knowledge of U-M financial software and systems (e.g., M-Pathways, Emburse)

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses