"Budget Analyst"

Job Details

The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Medicine - Division of Finance & Payroll is currently recruiting for a Budget Analyst.

Benefits (Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

After 90 days, this position has a teleworking option of two (2) days/week.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties:

• Responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reporting statistical data for departmental budgets, while maintaining this information and coordinating all necessary files into a united budgetary and financial forecast.
• Performs line by line trend analyses and financial forecasts of departmental budgets. Prepare reports to show budget status.
• Prepares and assembles statistical data and reports for use in budgetary evaluation, maintaining downloaded data to coordinate necessary computer files.
• Examine a variety of financial statements for completeness and accuracy and conformity with fiscal policy, assisting in maintenance and reconciliation where needed. Provides technical advice and assistance to departmental faculty and managers on adherence to budget and control procedures.
• Produce and analyze sections of special reports and projects or participate in additional departmental and administrative services as needed.
• Review historical award tracking systems for compliance and accuracy of reporting and develop new systems as needed.
• Programmatic objectives of sponsored program budgeting while adhering to grant and contract agency guidelines.
• Serves as the primary department liaison with sponsored agencies and UMB Financial affairs office in meeting post award reporting requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or business-related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in accounting, budgeting, or related field.

Supervisory Experience: N/A.

Certification/Licensure: N/A.

Other: Related experience may be substituted for education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $63,000 - $70,000, Commensurate with education and experience

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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