Budget Analyst 1

Green River College•Main Campus - 12401 SE 320th Street Auburn, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Budget Analyst 1 position performs budget analysis duties in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Office of Financial Management (OFM) regulations. Workload includes a wide range of responsibilities within the budget office, including but not limited to: monitor, problem-solve and reconcile all employee positions in collaboration with the Office of Human Resource and Payroll departments; assist college staff to clarify GRC practices regarding budget processes and procedures; work with the Business Office and Department Managers to problem-solve budget and fiscal discrepancies; input data for the development of the annual budget for the college and modification to the existing budgets. Works collaboratively in the design, development, implementation, maintenance and modification of the annual budget for the college. Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities. We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities. The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2 + years’ experience in budgeting, finance, accounting, or analysis
Excellent intercultural communication skills
Accept, value, and respect others in working with a diverse team
Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with a wide variety of individuals with various educational and technical backgrounds
Ability to pay attention to detail, work independently or as part of a team, build effective working relationships, and collaborate with others
Excellent analytical skills which demonstrate creative and innovative solutions
Capacity to work collaboratively as a team member of the budget team and in a diverse environment, as with all levels of staff and various committees
Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks with conflicting timelines and frequent interruptions

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education or government setting
Knowledge with ctcLink, Captrack, Access, SQL or other database software

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, development, implementation, maintenance and modification of the college's $120 million budget
Help in the maintenance and upkeep of detailed and complex spreadsheets for tracking position allocations to include salary and benefits.
Provide analysis to verify consistency between budget and payroll records for all full-time employees.
Under general supervision, advise and explain accounting, budgetary systems, processes, fiscal policies and procedures
Research and support resolutions to financial concerns involving budget, expenses, revenues, payroll, and related financial records
Develop and propose procedures to effect more efficient budget reporting
Support the analysis and accounting entries to facilitate the monthly and year-end closing process.
Review for appropriateness campus-wide budget transfers and journal entries.
Provide support to the Budget Director and assist with special studies that require data compilation; analyzes and interprets information in oral and written presentations.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality necessary while dealing with sensitive employee and budget issues
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Partner daily with Human Resources & Payroll departments to reconcile employee positions, ensuring that every faculty and staff line item aligns with actual payroll expenditures and funding sources.
Provide guidance and consultation to academic and administrative leaders to navigate governance, risk, and compliance practices, helping them understand their budget availability and how to correct variances or over-budget balances.
Work under the guidance of a Budget Director to provide data for institutional audits and the preparation of biennial or annual budget requests for state agencies.
Serve as an educator for campus stakeholders by providing training on best practices and simplifying complex GAAP or OFM regulations.
Engage department stakeholders early in the budget lifecycle to foster trust and ensure that final budget decisions are supported across the college.
Act as a mediator when fiscal discrepancies arise, using data-driven insights to resolve issues and defend budget recommendations to management.
Analyze trends and forecast future needs to provide divisional leaders with the information they need for budget planning and strategic growth.