Title: Budget Analyst

Employee Classification: Budget Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Inst for Health Disparities-300220

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) conducts research, training and community
outreach in the areas of minority health, health disparities and workforce diversity.
Constituting the IHD are the Texas Center for Health Disparities, National Research
Mentoring Network, Texas CEAL Consortium, Diversity Training Programs, AIM-AHEAD and the NIMHD Endowment.

Position Overview

The Budget Analyst is responsible for assisting in the implementation of resource planning and allocation practice, and assisting with all aspects of the budget process. Examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of (or ability to rapidly assimilate and retain) University operating procedures, organization and policies
• Knowledge of business principles, practices and techniques
• Knowledge of electronic information systems and accounting systems
• Ability to work accurately with numerical detail consistently and to perform financial operations legibly
• Experience managing budget information and accurately recording financial transactions
• Ability to keep complex records
• Ability to assemble and organize data of complex nature, to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Job Duties:

• Preparation of regular and special budget reports
• Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. 
• Provide technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation and budget preparation 
• Support the IHD finance department with financial tasks 
• Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations
• Summarize budgets. 
• Serve as Budget Office liaison to specific units of the University as assigned 
• Use the Marketplace financial system to create requisitions and stipend payments 
• Assist with the development of budgeting and reporting software used by Budget Planning 
• Uphold and support existing University policies and procedures and make recommendations that enhance its business practices. 

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing.