Budget Specialist I

East Texas A&M University•Commerce, TX

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Budget Specialist I, supervised by the Dean of the College of Innovation and Design, performs routine budget preparation, reviews and approves moderately complex budgetary documents and performs moderately complex budgetary analyses. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Substitution Note: Relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education requirements on a year-for-year basis, with one (1) year experience equivalent to thirty (30) semester hours. A completed advanced degree may also be substituted in lieu of work experience.
Experience/: No prior work experience required. Relevant work experience may include accounting, program or agency operating budget management, annual operating budget processes, grant management, and proficiency using automated financial software systems (Workday, Laserfiche, AggieBuy, Concur, and FAMIS/Canopy).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Have keen attention to detail and able to multi-task without sacrificing accuracy or timeliness.
Ability to analyze fiscal management information, determine appropriate use of funds, perform statistical analyses, identify and develop budgetary reports and schedules, analyze problems and develop and present solutions, and apply actions to effectively resolve current, and prevent recurrences of problem conditions.
Ability to be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize.
Responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance, and dissemination of information.
Ability to anticipate and identify issues and problem-solve.
Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
Licensing/Professional Certifications: None
Physical Requirements: None
Other Requirements: None
All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

Experience communicating and presenting to varied small and large groups.
Ability to convey technical information in lay terms that can be understood by people with a variety of educational and working backgrounds.
Proficiency in operating personal computers with spreadsheet, word processing, and database software systems.
Ability to create and review complex spreadsheets to extract financial data.

Responsibilities

Perform fiscal analysis and respond to budget inquiries.
Facilitate and track entries in employee payroll management system
Prepare and maintain budgetary analysis of funds and prepares reconciliations.
Assist in reviewing, evaluating, and preparing requests for funds.
Assign budget transfers and financial system entries to appropriate department admins.
Reconcile, analyze, and compile data, and develop financial reports as requested.
Identify and uphold basic budget guidelines in accordance with ETAMU and System regulations, policies, procedures, and reporting.
Collaborate with Senior Budget Manager.
Maintain attendance during authorized work schedule.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance: Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.
Career Growth & Development: Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.
Academic Excellence: ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
Over 140 degree programs, including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building, featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm.
Vibrant Campus Life: Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams, contributing to a thriving campus community.
Prime Location & Growth: Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.