Budget Analyst II- School of Social Work

at  Wayne State University

Budget Analyst II- School of Social Work
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Budget Analyst II- School of Social Work at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Develop, monitor and maintain moderate to large operating accounts in support of an assigned unit. Forecast and analyze expenditures and revenues to maintain financial control and accountability for major budgeting operation.
Review and authorize large dollar volume expenditures and revenue collection to ensure budgetary appropriateness and fund availability. Monitor and control expenditures to ensure transactions are in compliance with policies and procedures. Review Financial Management System (FMS/BAR) for account balances; Human Resource System (HRS) for personnel items; account files for grant budgets and agency guidelines.
Prepare annual budget requests. Assist and participate in University General Fund Budget submission. Forecast expenditures and revenues to project funding requirements needed for efficient allocation of resources. Perform variance analysis to identify inefficiencies with regard to spending and collection practices. Analyze monthly accounting reports and project expenses and budget estimates.
Oversee and participate in maintenance of position roster. Initiate, authorize and monitor budget transfers. Review and grant budgeting approval of personnel actions; determine availability of budget funds necessary to maintain position and budget control. Conduct deficit monitoring and clearance of general fund, designated, auxiliary and indirect cost funds; review and interpret financial, commitments.
Compile statistical data and prepare detailed computerized financial reports and analysis necessary for budgeting and planning needs. Maintain financial records and internal computerized databases in order to generate a variety of adhoc budget reports and tracking mechanisms.
Serve as resource person and liaison to departmental administrators, principal investigators, outside vendors and other officials to explain budget management procedures, the Financial Accounting System (FAS), granting agency guidelines, and University policies and procedures. Review budgetary forms and documents to ensure adherence to established budgeting procedures and requirements as well as granting agency guidelines and regulations.
Provide functional supervision to subordinate clerical and technical personnel. Train in appropriate bookkeeping and accounting principles and methods. Answer questions and resolve problems as needed.
Oversee and participate in special projects which involve generating management information reports and interfacing with various internal and external administrative offices and departments.
Perform related work as assigned.
Unique duties:
This intermediate classification level performs work which requires sufficient knowledge and skill in financial analysis and budgeting. This classification level is generally responsible for participating in the analysis and development of financial data which includes budget control and forecasting. Work activities require handling financial details for a large number of complex general fund, grant, designated, auxiliary and indirect cost accounts. In addition, this level has the authority to review and approve a large dollar volume of expenditures, initiate budget transfers and maintain position control. The incumbent is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment in resolving a variety of problems which may arise. This classification is generally assigned to a Division, School or College of the University having a large complex operating budget. This classification reports to and receives work direction from a management level position.
Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, accounting, finance or related field or an equivalent combination or education and/or experience.
Reasonable knowledge of accounting, finance or budgeting principles and practices.
Strong analytic and problem solving skills.
Strong statistical background.
Reasonable practical work experience with computer applications, computerized accounting systems and spreadsheet design.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Excellent oral and/or written communication skills.
Ability to prepare varied financial statements, reports and analyses.
Reasonable knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Some knowledge and experience of the University’s Financial Management System (FMS/BAR), Human Resource System (HRS) and Focus and/or Access programming language.
Some knowledge or experience with interpreting and application of granting agency guidelines.
Ability to prepare standard financial statements, reports and analysis.
Typically, incumbents have held positions such as Budget Analyst I, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Assistant, Sr., etc.
School/College/Division:
H13 - School of Social Work
Primary department:
H1301 - Deans Office Social Work

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: $47,866
• Salary hire maximum: $57,441

Working conditions:
This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer

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