Budget Analyst / Senior Budget Analyst

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at [phone] or [email protected] . For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at [phone]. Job Description The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Budget Analyst / Senior Budget Analyst with the Planning, Budget & Analysis (PBA) Office. Budget Analyst The Budget Analyst supports the PBA’s Office by recording and reviewing accounting transactions, reconciling and analyzing accounts, preparing special reports, and serving as the back-up for day-to-day operational financial activities. Responsible for managing the budget throughout the year by ensuring fund/department balances avoid deficits and ensuring department revenue/expenses are booked appropriately. This position works under direct and frequent supervision while performing routine duties using established procedures with detailed instructions. Senior Budget Analyst The Senior Budget Analyst develops and balances state appropriated annual operating budgets and non-appropriated institutional self-supporting budgets from $105 million. The position maintains a significant role in analysis and reporting of budgetary status. In addition, the individual is expected to develop and/or act as a lead for divisional special projects due to subject matter expertise and maintain a specialty function. The position work independently on highly complex or strategic assignments; direct supervise classified staff and may delegate work to budget analyst. For more information about the Budget Office, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/pba/budget-office/about

Requirements

• Budget Analyst Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience; OR a Master’s degree and one (1) year of related work experience.
• Related Experience: Budgeting or financial management to include preparation, analysis and presentation of financial data to management or related.
• Senior Budget Analyst Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related professional work experience; OR a Master’s degree and two (2) years of related professional work experience.
• Related Experience: In a large public sector environment (i.e., college, university, state budget office, city/county with a population >200,000 or publicly traded company) which includes preparation, analysis and presentation of financial data to senior management and external organizations or related.

Responsibilities

• recording and reviewing accounting transactions
• reconciling and analyzing accounts
• preparing special reports
• serving as the back-up for day-to-day operational financial activities
• managing the budget throughout the year by ensuring fund/department balances avoid deficits
• ensuring department revenue/expenses are booked appropriately
• develops and balances state appropriated annual operating budgets and non-appropriated institutional self-supporting budgets from $105 million
• maintains a significant role in analysis and reporting of budgetary status
• develop and/or act as a lead for divisional special projects due to subject matter expertise and maintain a specialty function
• direct supervise classified staff and may delegate work to budget analyst

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!
• All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options . E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level