Budget & Finance Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt I)

6 days ago

San Diego, United States California State University Full time
Budget & Finance Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt I)

Job no: 543613
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Position Summary

Join Our Team as a Budget and Finance Analyst

Are you ready to kickstart your career in budget and finance? As a Budget and Finance Analyst, you'll dive into the world of budgeting with hands-on experience and guidance from seasoned professionals. This role is perfect for those eager to expand their knowledge and hone their skills in financial accounting and budgeting principles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Explore and Investigate: Dive into budget matters by gathering and analyzing data from national databases and other higher education institutions.
  • Advise and Consult: Work closely with officials to offer insights on fiscal organization and procedures.
  • Budget Management: Post budget data to journals, registers, or ledgers and maintain continuous budgetary control.
  • Create and Summarize: Draft reports and materials to summarize, analyze, and justify budget programs.
  • Conduct Studies: Research and analyze various financial administration challenges.
  • Support and Assist: Aid higher-level analysts and management with position control, labor cost distribution, and budgetary functions.
  • Communicate and Instruct: Provide clear information and instructions to management and employees regarding budget and financial procedures.
  • Report and Correspond: Prepare reports and correspondence for review by higher-level staff.
  • Maintain Standards: Document and uphold business processes, standards, and procedures.
  • Troubleshoot: Offer initial troubleshooting for financial system issues and participate in system upgrades and testing.
  • Data Analysis: Compile, query, and analyze large volumes of financial data using integrated financial systems and other records management tools.
  • Support: Handle committee and office administrative duties with efficiency and professionalism.
Why You'll Love This Role:
  • Professional Growth: Develop your professional judgment and practical experience with supportive direction and varied assignments.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside other professionals and technical staff, contributing to a dynamic team.
  • Impactful Work: Make a real difference by ensuring accurate financial management and budget control.
Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join us and be a part of our dedicated team

Position Information
  • This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible permanent/probationary position.
  • This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
  • Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
  • This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.
Department Summary

The department of Budget & Finance is responsible for the preparation and administration of the University budget. Responsibilities include planning and resource analysis to improve the allocation and use of resources and development and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to ensure fiscal control and responsibility. The unit is the primary source for budgetary information and provides professional assistance and advice to the administration and faculty relating to budgetary and other fiscal matters. The department of Budget & Finance is responsible for position management and processing the monthly university payroll data through the Labor Cost Distribution (LCD) module and for the monitoring, analysis, and reconciliation of the payroll to the appropriate accounts in the General Ledger. Responsibilities include input, analysis, testing and maintenance of the PeopleSoft Position Management and Labor Cost Distribution modules. The department of Budget & Finance consists of one director, one manager, one management analyst and two budget analysts.

For more information regarding the Department of Budget & Finance, click here.

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Key Qualifications
  • Experience in using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Oracle Financials and PeopleSoft Human Capital Management.
  • Experience with query tools (e.g. Brio, MS Excel, SQL, etc.) to extract data for use in a wide variety of analytical tasks.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the CSU Budget structure, FIRMS budget structure and the University organizational structure is preferred.


Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,000 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,598 - $8,318 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU's Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on December 10, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by December 9, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Michelle Puentes at mpuentes2@sdsu.edu.

Advertised: Nov 22 2024 Pacific Standard Time
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