Seattle Colleges · 23 hours ago
Budget Analyst
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $89K/yrSeattle Colleges is a district of three distinct colleges and five specialty training centers, committed to creating a welcoming academic climate. The Budget Analyst will coordinate and monitor special fund budgets, review and approve expenditure documents, and manage planning and project improvement efforts required by the college.
EducationHigher EducationSTEM Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinate and monitor budget accounts for operating, contract, capital, and other budgets as assigned. Maintain detailed and accurate budget, financial and project records
Approve and setup appropriate budget accounts, and budget revisions, including proper and accurate budget coding, and input appropriate data in financial system
Provide guidance to, and work collaboratively with, fiscal point employees in unit, divisional, and program offices in developing, establishing, and revising budgets; conducting cost estimates, projections, and forecasts across all major campus programs
Coordinate budget analysis for the colleges, budget and project managers for fee codes and contracts
Manage, lead and/or coordinate budget and finance projects as required by college leadership or initiatives
Prepare allocation of budgets and Certificates of Participation by college, by appropriation, and by fund type
Independently prepare budget status and analytical reports using Excel, Word, Access, and/or database reporting tools, including financial status reports to campus personnel on a periodic schedule
Respond to budget concerns from departments, research root cause of discrepancy and work with appropriate department to refine process to prevent errors from upstream
Upon request, provide conclusions and recommendations for corrective action and/or improvement of related college operations; proactively monitor the results and as indicated provide appropriately necessary follow-up communication to administrative personnel
Assist in the daily monitoring of the college’s financial activity, including but not limited to account payables (Purchase requisitions, invoice voucher, credit card), account receivable (customer invoicing and payment), and interdepartmental transfers. Work closely with district and college personnel to reconcile account balances
Monitor the budgetary elements of position control and advise the Director of Budget and Business Office on necessary fiscal resources and fiscal impacts in position changes across the campus
Analyzes complex financial and statistical data and determine their significance; prepare comprehensive narrative statements supporting complex financial reports; Ensures proper accounting techniques and controls are used. Develops testing procedures
Interpret and disseminate information regarding budget rules, regulations, polices, and procedures, pertaining to grant, contract, capital, and other budgets, as necessary and appropriate
Serve as campus representative in meetings with external agencies and vendors as assigned
Interpret budget directives and follow policies for carrying out directives
Create, prepare, and process invoices and other documentation for grants and contracts
Responsible for part time faculty contracts and also coordinate with department to generate the contracts for each quarter
Serve as backup to other positions in the Business Office department
Responds to Help Desk tickets as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, related experience may substitute for a degree
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines; to accurately perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations; to perform assigned duties consistent with applicable laws and procedures
Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze, document and monitor budgets and appropriations
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office products for fiscal and statistical, presentations and report generation
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
Demonstrated ability to develop complex cost/benefit, cost allocation, and forecasting models
Familiarity operating within state rules, regulations, codes, and policies
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex ideas and communicate them in an understandable way to others
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, stay on task with frequent interruptions, and meet work deadlines
Demonstrated high degree of attention to detail and accuracy in work
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment with minimal supervision
Demonstrated experience working with ERP and other financial systems
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills that allows for effective and clear
Benefits
Competitive Pay Rates
Promotional Opportunities
Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
Transportation benefits
Tuition Waivers
PEBB Wellness Plan
Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Company
Seattle Colleges
Seattle Colleges is a high school that provides all kinds of higher education courses.
Founded in 1966
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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