Budget Analyst

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to multi-task, prioritize and organize. Applicants will be required to submit the following via the UT employment website: resume, letter of interest, and a list of three references with contact information. Interview candidates may be asked to submit a work sample. This is a hybrid position with at least 2 days/week on campus, with work split between the campus office and home workstation. Frequent keyboard use is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or other business related fields.
• Two years of experience in budget analysis and/or analysis of other accounting or financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Work as a team member, with confidential information, in multi-tasked environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to research problems and to suggest creative solutions.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Professional demeanor.
• Regular, punctual attendance.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Experience related to essential job functions.
• Experience using Workday.
• Demonstrated ability to excel, to be highly motivated, to exercise initiative, and willingness to put forth an extra effort to get a task accomplished.
• Demonstrated ability to accept supervision and to be flexible with work assignments and environments.
• Experience with The University of Texas at Austin's financial system (DEFINE, FRMS) and human capital management (Workday).
• Demonstrated proficiency and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet software.
• Experience extracting information from data warehousing applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare budget and financial documents for the Budget Office.
• Review and analyze budget information prepared by departments and assist in the preparation of the University's annual operating budget.
• Act as the initial point of contact to departmental users of the budget system; and provide advice and technical assistance for all aspects of budget preparation, policy, analysis, and review.
• Assist in year-end processing as needed.
• Review HCM transactions via Workday and budget adjustments/transfers via DEFINE accounting system for required UT System reporting. This includes preparing consent agenda items and maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Prepare transactions via DEFINE accounting system and Workday as needed.
• Assist with preparing, processing, and tracking commitments made by the President, Provost, and University Budget Council.
• Assist with the Legislative Appropriations Request.
• Reconcile accounts and monitor revenue and expenditure budgets.
• Generate reports to analyze budget and financial operations.
• Interpret and validate report and accounting data as it relates to the budget and analyze trends.
• Review and update policies and procedures.
• Respond to special requests, develop ad hoc reports, and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas: a defined benefit retirement plan
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

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