Finance/Budget Analyst III

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

1d•$64,518 - $80,648

About The Position

The Finance/Budget Analyst processes financial transactions in university financial systems and prepares statements and reports for an assigned area. The role monitors records of past and present operations and applies university accounting policies and procedures to accounting records and reports. The Analyst assembles, analyzes, and reconciles data and transactions, monitors departmental accounts for compliance with applicable regulations, and coordinates with the Budget/Finance Director and/or Manager on fiscal compliance. The position supports the Office of Research, including its Institutes and Centers, Service Centers, and Faculty Cluster Initiatives. It prepares budgets, forecasts revenues and expenses, develops and loads budgets and adjustments into budget management systems, and monitors and resolves budget variances. The Analyst also handles account reconciliations, payroll funding allocations and corrections, Workday work tags and spend transactions, workforce funding planning, and coordination with HR, sponsored programs, principal investigators, and colleges or units. The University of Central Florida describes its Office of Research as supporting research, commercialization, and economic growth through strategic partnerships, collaboration, integrity, operational excellence, innovative technology, and cohesive teamwork. The position is in the Office of Research and Research Centers & Institutes Finance Business Center. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The anticipated salary range is $64,518 to $80,648; the final salary depends on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The posting also lists an expected salary of $64,518 to negotiable. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers are unavailable. UCF expects employees to reside in Florida when employment begins unless the posting explicitly states otherwise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a combination of relevant comparable education and experience, or an equivalent combination pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Authorization to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals sponsored by another employer are not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial forecasting, budget development, budget monitoring, and financial reconciliations, preferably in higher education.
Proficiency in financial management systems such as Workday or comparable ERP platforms.
Familiarity with financial regulations, policies, and accounting standards, particularly those applicable to higher education and research institutions.
Demonstrated experience in post-award financial management, including sponsored project administration, contract and grant accounts, and coordination with principal investigators.

Responsibilities

Prepare budgets, forecast revenues and expenses, and provide specialized financial reporting and analysis for the Office of Research, including Institutes and Centers, Service Centers, and Faculty Cluster Initiatives.
Develop and load budgets and associated adjustments into budget management systems, monitor budget variances, and make corrections as appropriate.
Correct unassigned budget transfers to appropriate revenue or spend categories and reconcile accounts to ensure transaction accuracy.
Prepare payroll funding cost allocations and corrections; review, reconcile, and validate Workday work tags; and initiate work tag changes as needed.
Collaborate with HR on workforce funding planning and allocations and identify appropriate funding sources for financial and HR transactions.
Prepare, review, or correct workforce funding changes and approve, deny, or return Workday spend transactions.
Work with business center and sponsored programs team members to disseminate accounting information and ensure compliance.
Act as liaison between the PI, Office of Research, and colleges or units.
Process financial transactions in university financial systems; prepare statements and reports; monitor operational records; and apply university accounting policies and procedures.
Assemble, analyze, and reconcile data and transactions; monitor departmental accounts for regulatory compliance; and coordinate fiscal compliance with the Budget/Finance Director and/or Manager.
Perform all other duties as assigned.