Job Description - Budget Analyst, level 3, range PA
Former Position Title:Job Family: / Financial
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General Summary:
Participates in studies to improve the operational and financial effectiveness of the unit. Extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems. Performs financial and cost accounting analysis of data. . Utilizes a knowledge of the university's financial accounting systems.
Essential Job Functions:
Assists in the analysis of financial data and extracts and defines relevant information; interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability.
Reviews costs and performs cost benefit analysis related to projects and/or programs.
Performs statistical, cost, and financial analysis of data reported in the various financial systems.
Develops financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis.
Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Interprets financial transactions and events for users who must make economic or business decisions.
Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; verifies documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies.
Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
Scope of Responsibility:
Knows the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures which may include some familiarity of other departments within the school/division. Is sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions within the department.
Decision Making:
On a regular and continuous basis, exercises administrative judgement and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area.
Authority:
May assist in directing activities of staff or a function.
Communication:
Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate requiring good oral and written communication skills.
Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field
Experience:
One year related progressively responsible experience required. Additional experience may substitute for required education. Additional graduate level coursework may be substituted for some experience. Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and/or word processing required.
Certification:
Required: No Requirements
Physical Requirements:
Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
Communication skills using the spoken word
Ability to see within normal parameters
Ability to hear within normal range
Ability to move about
This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
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