Working Title Senior Budget Analyst
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Department Budget Administration & Operations
Appointment Type This is a one-year probationary position.
Time Base Full-Time (1.0)
Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Anticipated Hiring Range $7,482.00 - $8,313.00 Per Month ($89,784.00 - $99,756.00 Annually)
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Position Summary The Budget Senior Analyst (referred to as the incumbent) independently performs responsible, technical, and analytical budget analyses and related work required to administer the University's budget for campus constituents. The responsibilities include aspects of the Budget Transfer Request (BTR) process, Labor Cost Distribution (LCD) position management for planning budgetary cloud solution (PBCS) costs, and university budget functions. The incumbent is responsible for administering BTR, instructing and overseeing campus E-track position data, reviewing and correcting the LCD tape, Position Management in Planning Budget Cloud Solution (PBCS), and university budget services for campus partners. The position involves extracting, analyzing, and implementing technical (sometimes confidential) and administrative budget-related information.
Position Information University Budget Operation
The incumbent will assist the budget team in monitoring and maintaining budget control of state appropriations; independently responsible for technical analyses of the campus budget, including analyzing, adjusting, reconciling, and producing reports for the current and prior fiscal years.
- Analyzes, evaluates, and revises budget allocations for the University as requested by campus departments by preparing and processing the budget transfer, change requests, and documents into the campus financial accounting system, PeopleSoft (HRMS), and Common Financial System (CFS).
- Independently process data extraction, validation, and load in the budgetary planning solution for the benefits update. Responsible for the Open Book Budget" project by querying and analyzing data from campus ERP systems.
- Researches, analyzes, collects, and compiles information for budget-related matters and prepares special/ad-hoc reports/analyses, including drafting narrative material to summarize, analyze, and justify budget-related issues.
Campus Position management and Labor Cost Distribution (LCD):
The incumbent assists management with position control, labor cost distribution, and budgetary control functions; Responsible for processing the campus' monthly warrant tape received from the State Controller's Office via the campus Labor Cost Distribution process. The process includes properly conveying funding sources within the Human Resources Management System (PeopleSoft/Human Capital Management System) into the campus financial accounting system (PeopleSoft/Common Financial System). The system requires reviewing and maintaining over 6,000 campus employee positions and establishing new and updating existing positions by utilizing the campus E-TRAC system. Provides initial troubleshooting of HRMS systems problems and participates in the design and installation of system upgrades and required testing and verification of results. The incumbent may be assigned responsibility for providing training, guidance, and assistance to other employees
Budget Transfer Requests (BTR):
The incumbent consults with and advises responsible campus officials on budget requests, analyzes allocations, and processes budget transfers, allocation orders, cash posting orders, and other budget allocations, accordingly, as received from the chancellor's office or requested by campus departments or officials.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of financial, budgetary and accounting principles and practices. General knowledge of the purpose, functions, and fiscal organization of the campus(es); principles of position control and budgetary alignment. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, administrative personnel, fiscal management and cash-flow management; research techniques and statistical principles and procedures; advanced proficiency with current word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, query tools, integrated financial systems and/or other types of records management systems. Knowledge of or ability to learn quickly the financial structure and financial procedures of the CSU. Ability to analyze and review the budgets and financial practices of the campus(es), communicate clearly and present complex budget information in a clear, concise and professional manner, analyze situations accurately, and develop an effective course of action.
Experience:
Two years of progressively responsible analytical experience, including two years performing work involving
the preparation, justification, and analysis, or the control and administration of a budget or budgetary program.
Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance. Knowledge of or ability to learn quickly the financial structure and financial procedures of the CSU.
Environmental/Physical/Special • Extensive use of personal computer as daily information, documentation and correspondence tool.
• Must work well under pressure, meeting deadlines, heavy volumes.
• Must work with speed and accuracy in fast-paced, heavy workload environment.
Pre-Employment Requirements This position requires the successful completion of a background check.
Eligibility to Work Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.
Benefits Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.
CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only) Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.
Additional Information SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS). Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.
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Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.
Advertised: Jul 19 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:Closing Date/Time:
