Title: Senior Budget Analyst - Hybrid

Location: Denton United States

Job Description:

Employee Classification: Senior Budget Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: SYS-Budget & Planning

Department: SYS-Budget & Planning-928000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary Commensurate With Experience and Qualifications

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Office of Financial Analysis & Planning has a strong commitment to provide flexible, solution-oriented and timely service to UNT System institutions and System Administration. In support of the UNT System and individual component missions, the office is responsible for:

• Operating budget policies and guidelines.
• Revenue and expenditure analysis.
• Budget management reports.
• Financial system access.
• Business process training.
• Alignment of system financial practices with State of Texas regulations and directives.

Position Overview

The Senior Budget Analyst provides budget support for the UNT System Administration and UNT System Enterprise budgets.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other related field and four years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of (or ability to rapidly assimilate and retain) University operating procedures, organization and policies.
• Considerable knowledge of business and accounting principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of various budgeting methods (e.g., zero-based, incremental) and the ability to apply them effectively.
• Knowledge of electronic information systems and accounting systems.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Experience managing budget information and accurately recording financial transactions.
• Capacity to think critically and independently, assessing financial situations from multiple perspectives.
• Ability to assemble and organize data of complex nature, to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats.
• Strong ability to read and analyze fiscal management information and to assist in formulating solutions to problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong communications skills.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Prepares and analyzes department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
• Serves as Budget Office liaison to specific units of the System as assigned.
• Uses the PeopleSoft financial system to create or approve budget journal and transfers.
• Provides a positive customer service experience by guiding individuals through the complexities of financial systems and processes, ensuring clear communication and support.
• Evaluate and improve training materials, job aides and reports available to stakeholders.
• Reviews and approves the reconciliation of accounting records.
• Participates in annual budget submission, state reporting requirements, intra-system agreements, etc.
• Assist in process and report improvements to support budget management and budget controls, including monitoring of budget adjustments.
• Assists with the development of budgeting and reporting software.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.