Senior Budget Analyst

Title: Senior Budget Analyst

Employee Classification: Senior Budget Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Finance

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Finance and Planning

Department: HSC-Budget Planning & Analysis-350261

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The Budget, Planning and Analysis Office is a team of diverse financial professionals who provide insight and guidance for effective budget management, as well as being good stewards of resource allocation and utilization. We are committed to assisting all levels of management with their budgetary needs and financial analysis requirements by providing timely information in order for management to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Position Overview

The Sr. Budget Analyst in the Budget, Planning and Analysist office provides transactional day-to-day management of the university's finances by processing financial transactions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Ability to Analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems
Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data
Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Duties

• Review transaction budget error exceptions and determine if budget overrides can be processed.
• Review and approve payroll transaction forms (ePARs) submitted by departments.
• Use the PeopleSoft financial system to create budget journals, journal entries and ABA transfers.
• Process daily vouchers and approve department ABA transfer submissions.
• Run ePAR suspense reports and disseminate to Sr. Financial Analysts.
• Run daily/monthly processes and prepare journals (e.g. encumbrance/fringe benefit journals).
• Other duties as assigned during budget preparation.

Physical Requirements:

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards:

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8 to 5

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security