Budget Analyst 2 - Augusta, United States - Augusta University

Description

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The office of Finance oversees Augusta University financial operations to advance the university's education, service and research missions. The divisions which report to the office of Finance are: Budget Services, Financial Operations, Financial Accounting & Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Supply Management, Public Safety.

Job Summary

Help prepare, maintain and monitor budgets for University departments. Work with personnel at all levels to resolve budget issues. Prepare and analyze reports. Provide training to departments including ongoing guidance and assistance.

Responsibilities

Budget Analysts, working under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Budget Operations, are responsible for providing data analysis for budgetary and financial matters in a dynamic environment. The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Help prepare, maintain, and monitor budgets for University departments to include working with personnel at all levels to resolve budget issues
• Develop budget/financial recommendations by monitoring, analyzing and interpreting data; analyzing departmental operations; and reviewing and analyzing policies and procedures
• Review, approve, and process budget amendment requests
• Support position management by analyzing requests for positions, ad hoc salary changes, and distribution changes which includes collaboration to ensure budgets justify budget approval
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports including analysis of budget vs. actual data and using trend analysis to make projections
• Assist in preparation of the Universitys original budget, including final BOR submission
• Participate in training of departmental personnel and provide ongoing guidance and assistance
• Participate in testing for budget-related processes and systems
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or business administration or related field of study

Experience Requirements

• Two years of budget, finance, or accounting experience
• PeopleSoft Financials and/or HCM experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (such as pivot tables, charts/graphs)
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials and/or PeopleSoft HCM including development of queries OR experience with Workday
• Experience in developing and maintaining Tableau databases

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Understanding of budget, financial, and/or cost accounting concepts
• Knowledge of business and financial management practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other computer software/databases
• Effective verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills to include time management and multitasking
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to convert financial detail into written narrative explaining how budget plans support the universitys strategic mission for use by internal external constituents
• Requires in-depth analytical and problem-solving skills

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Grade: 19

Salary: Minimum $51,967.00/Annually - $70,155.00/Annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 8/2/23 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Credit Check

This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

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