Budget & Finance Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt I)

Position Summary

Join Our Team as a Budget and Finance Analyst!

Are you ready to kickstart your career in budget and finance? As a Budget and Finance Analyst, you'll dive into the world of budgeting with hands-on experience and guidance from seasoned professionals. This role is perfect for those eager to expand their knowledge and hone their skills in financial accounting and budgeting principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Explore and Investigate: Dive into budget matters by gathering and analyzing data from national databases and other higher education institutions.
• Advise and Consult: Work closely with officials to offer insights on fiscal organization and procedures.
• Budget Management: Post budget data to journals, registers, or ledgers and maintain continuous budgetary control.
• Create and Summarize: Draft reports and materials to summarize, analyze, and justify budget programs.
• Conduct Studies: Research and analyze various financial administration challenges.
• Support and Assist: Aid higher-level analysts and management with position control, labor cost distribution, and budgetary functions.
• Communicate and Instruct: Provide clear information and instructions to management and employees regarding budget and financial procedures.
• Report and Correspond: Prepare reports and correspondence for review by higher-level staff.
• Maintain Standards: Document and uphold business processes, standards, and procedures.
• Troubleshoot: Offer initial troubleshooting for financial system issues and participate in system upgrades and testing.
• Data Analysis: Compile, query, and analyze large volumes of financial data using integrated financial systems and other records management tools.
• Support: Handle committee and office administrative duties with efficiency and professionalism.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Professional Growth: Develop your professional judgment and practical experience with supportive direction and varied assignments.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside other professionals and technical staff, contributing to a dynamic team.
• Impactful Work: Make a real difference by ensuring accurate financial management and budget control.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join us and be a part of our dedicated team!

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.

Department Summary

The department of Budget & Finance is responsible for the preparation and administration of the University budget. Responsibilities include planning and resource analysis to improve the allocation and use of resources and development and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to ensure fiscal control and responsibility. The unit is the primary source for budgetary information and provides professional assistance and advice to the administration and faculty relating to budgetary and other fiscal matters.  The department of Budget & Finance is responsible for position management and processing the monthly university payroll data through the Labor Cost Distribution (LCD) module and for the monitoring, analysis, and reconciliation of the payroll to the appropriate accounts in the General Ledger. Responsibilities include input, analysis, testing and maintenance of the PeopleSoft Position Management and Labor Cost Distribution modules. The department of Budget & Finance consists of one director, one manager, one management analyst and two budget analysts.

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Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administ