Budget Analyst

Lewis-Clark State College•Lewiston, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

LC State invites applications for the position of Budget Analyst. This role involves establishing processes for the development and management of the CTE budget, performing scenario planning and multi-year forecasts, and assisting in budget submissions. The analyst will review expenditures for budget compliance, manage general accounting and business processes for the Career and Technical Education division, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The position also supports campus-wide fiscal operations and requires effective communication and relationship-building skills. Additional duties include supporting student recruitment and retention efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, bookkeeping, or related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
Experience in finance and/or budgeting.
Excellent ability to organize, plan, and manage complex projects.
Proven ability to work independently and under pressure.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
Involvement in an environment that requires maintaining confidentiality of information.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
Experience in an institution of higher education.
Working knowledge of Ellucian Colleague Finance module.
Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for management/administrators.

Responsibilities

Establish the processes for development of the CTE budget and assure those processes are carried out in a timely manner.
Perform scenario planning with respect to CTE budget and related funds, including multi-year forecasts and trend analyses.
Assist in preparation of tentative, interim, and final budget submissions for the State within established guidelines; review expenditures for programs to ensure proper budget compliance, with specialization in CTE (Funds 12 & 14).
Responsibility for general accounting and related business processes of the Career and Technical Education division, including budget to actual analysis, account reconciliation review and journal entry preparation.
Assist in the formulation and review of internal controls, policy guidelines, and internal forms.
Monitor and prepare all CTE grant invoices, statements and deposits.
Ensure that the College complies with state and federal policies and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Support campus-wide fiscal operations through the Budget Office.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including regular reporting to the CTE Dean and the Office of the Provost.
Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.