Budget Analyst III

The Budget Analyst III ensures that daily budget staff operations are executed, advises departments on budget, financial, and payroll inquiries, and coordinates month-end and year-end close processes in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards.

• Assists departments with the preparation, modification, analysis, and reporting of the university's operating budget.
• Coordinates the preparation and submission of the annual operating budget, quarterly state reports, and the biennial Legislative Appropriations Request.
• Approves revenue and expense budget journals for local, grant, and project cost centers; processes cost center creation and modifications requests; administers university payroll reallocations.
• Reviews and delegates month-end and year-end close processes for Finance and HR by ensuring budget journals, general ledger journals, cash allocations, and payroll reallocations are processed in a timely manner.
• Coordinates and participates in the preparation and submission of ad hoc reports, quarterly state reports, and the biennial Legislative Appropriations Request.
• Participates in the annual budget development process by determining appropriate budget allocations and guiding Budget Office staff on budget development operations.
• Collaborates with Budget Office staff to test PeopleSoft upgrades and with other departments to train and advise on budget, payroll, and financial matters.
• Provides senior management with budget reports and financial data to assist them to make sound financial and budgetary decisions.
• Represents the university at system and state conferences.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Required Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

• None required

• None

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of basic Accounting and Budgeting principles, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; good customer care skills;
• Proficiency in using computer software, particularly MS Excel.

Abilities:

• Ability to apply critical thinking; ability to organize and multitask;
• Ability to create reports;
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community.

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks.

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Computer/Automated System Proficiency

• Proficient in the use of university applications or automated systems to perform job duties.
• Complies with related policies, procedures, and work rules to maintain system security and data integrity.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Focus on Customer Service

• Focuses on customer's needs and expectations. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
• Respectfully ascertains customer's needs and determines appropriate response.
• Promptly responds by providing requested information, takes appropriate action, or refers customer to appropriate individual or department.
• If further actions need to be taken, advises customers of realistic timeframes for a response to their request.
• Follows up with customers on outstanding requests in a timely manner.
• Tactfully explains to customers why their needs and/or expectations cannot be met if the university does not provide the requested information or services.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Research and Analysis

• Applies knowledge and skills to collect and analyze relevant data and information.
• Assesses benefits and risks, and prepares comprehensive reports of findings.
• Submits recommendations for management's review and evaluation.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Student Success Indirect Support

• Contributes to student success by assisting students with anything that supports their student experience, whether directly or indirectly.
• Helps students navigate their way through the different offices, programs, and services at the university and/or connects students with the appropriate party(ies).
• Connects students with services or resources that can help them with career exploration, goal selection, and ongoing academic assistance.
• Helps students build peer support networks.
• Encourages student participation in out-of-class activities.
• Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success.
• Treats students with respect
• Maintains the learning environment to ensure quality and/or sound pedagogy.