Budget Analyst

Title: Budget Analyst

Employee Classification: Budget Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-University Budget & Analytics

Department: UNT-University Budget & Analytics-151200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 55,500.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

As a part of the Division of Finance & Administration, the University Budget Office serves as a resource to all levels of management and operating entities within UNT to develop financial plans that support and align with the strategic plan and goals of the institution. The University Budget Office ensures that the budgeting process and all budgetary reporting mechanisms are timely, accurate, useful, and in compliance with all UNT policies and procedures and all appropriate state and federal guidelines.

Position Overview

Assist university departments in all facets of the budgetary process. Preparation of annual budgets, monitoring and managing of current year budgets and close out at year end. Processing personnel authorization information as it impacts the university's budget and fund sources. Additional duties include; preparation of reports, research and assessment of budget issues, training, and providing guidance on budget matters to campus community.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.

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

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Experience in Higher Education/state agency financial/budgetary activities.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Compliance Review: Screen and approve budget authorization forms to ensure institutional policy compliance.
• Transaction Management: Prepare accounting entries, process system overrides, and execute budget journals.
• Annual Cycle Support: Assist in preparing, verifying, and validating annual operating and year-end closing budgets.
• Position Reconciliation: Review ePARs for procedural integrity and reconcile position budgeting data.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Act as a primary liaison with HR and Payroll to resolve job code and data errors.
• Campus Support: Guide community members on proper fund usage, procedures, and budget report interpretation.
• Technical Training: Provide direct PowerBI training and technical assistance to campus staff.
• Problem Solving: Independently identify problems, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Crisis Resilience: Maintain high performance and composure under pressure, tight deadlines, and changing workloads.
• Project Support: Execute special research projects and assist leadership in developing new procedures.
• Communication & Teamwork: Present ideas clearly, listen to feedback, and actively promote cross-functional teamwork.
• Reliability & Accountability: Take ownership of work, maintain professional behavior, and meet deadlines consistently.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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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.