Budget Analyst

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

1d•$68,000 - $76,000

About The Position

The Budget Analyst is required to execute daily tasks with a strong attention to detail. This position is responsible for analyzing and reviewing the expenses and daily activity for assigned departments. This includes creating purchase orders, paying invoices, account analyses, and maintaining the reconciliations for key processes and inventories. Additional responsibilities include reviewing budget needs, preparing year-end forecasts for assigned OIT departments, and other special projects.

Requirements

1+ years of accounting experience
Excellent customer service skills and significant work experience in customer-based setting
Substantial experience using MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong attention to detail
Effective time management skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with SharePoint and Peoplesoft strongly preferred
Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI

Responsibilities

Work with the management team of OIT Operations & Planning on the annual budget for specific departments
Analyze and review the financials for assigned OIT departments
Prepare purchase orders, deposits, and pay invoices as assigned
Prepare year-end forecasts for OIT departments
Work on other special projects and assignments as needed
Complete the monthly Hardware Support Inventory reconciliation, and work closely with the inventory team to investigate and resolve any issues
Monitor the OIT Software Center activity and complete the monthly reconciliation, while working closely with staff on any outstanding issues
Prepare adjusting journal entries as needed