Budget Analyst

Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Budget and Fiscal Planning, the Budget Analyst assists in all phases of the development, management, and analysis of the University's planning and operational budget. This position will have access to highly confidential information, such as long-range financial goals for the University, salary forecasts, programmatic changes, capital budgeting strategies, and specific financial analyses of special projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Performs advanced analyses to support the development and administration of departmental budgets across the entire University.
• Responsibility for maintenance of position and benefits data.
• Primarily responsible for ensuring documentation of all position changes is maintained.
• Manages position assignments to ensure all changes comply with established policies, budgets, and procedures.
• Reviews Workday budget amendments and assists with encumbrance processing.
• Analyze budget patterns and project expenditures and investigate variances, identify budget issues, provide alternative solutions, and resolve problems with the Budget Team.
• Participates in implementing policies, procedures, practices, and systems related to the budgeting process for the University in consort with the Budget Team.
• Assists in developing and preparing the state's annual budget request. Participates in training department personnel in financial matters and spreadsheet modeling.
• Develops sound working relationships with university departments when dealing with budgetary matters.
• As needed, participate in division and university-wide events, committees, and task forces.
• Performs other duties as assigned that are appropriate for the position.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited University.
• Three (3) years of work experience working with data analysis, preferably in an institution of higher education.

Competencies/Skills Required

• Ability to perform detailed analysis, reconciliations and investigate deviations from expectations.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and platform skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with information databases, Workday, and/or Adaptive Planning preferred.

Other Information

This description indicates the general nature and level of work employees perform in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume. Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration. Salary range is up to a maximum of $85,000. For general questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu .

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EEO Statement

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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