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Budget Analyst
Job ID: 287812
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.
Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.
Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Department Information
Budget Office
Job Summary
The position requires diverse ability related to budget, financial and employee data. Employee must have a demonstrated knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and Budget Prep Processing. Employee must be self-motivated and work with limited supervision. This position has training in accounting principles and procedures and performs professional level accounting work. This position works under the general direction of the Chief Budget Officer/Budget Director.
Responsibilities
Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: Assists with the development of the University's annual operating budget (5%).; Assists with quarterly and yearly reporting to the system office (5%).; Processes, maintains, and analyzes budgets/budget amendments weekly, monthly, and quarterly (15%).; Provides direction/understanding to budget managers on financial reports and understanding their budgets and budgetary requirements (5%).; Assists in reconciling budgeted and actual revenues and expenditures (5%).; Analyzes monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls (10%).; Analyze financial related documents/requests for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures (3%).; Assists department in resolving funding problems regarding funding sources, budget categories, account balances/insufficient funds, etc (10%).; Prepare monthly reporting detailing expenditures funded with elective fee dollars and distribute to applicable areas for review and compliance (2%).; Verify, review and approve all supplemental pay, graduate assistant, and personnel action request forms (10%).; Assist with yearly elective fee submissions to USG Board of Regents (5%).; Assist with yearly mandatory fee submissions to USG Board of Regents and 5-year business plans for mandatory fees and auxiliary services (10%).; Review HR report weekly for changes that affect the budget (Increases, promotions, etc.) (5%).; Process position funding changes in position budget management and department budget table in OneUSG connect (5%).; Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned (5%).
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications include: The selected candidate should have a completed bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline with three to five years of progressively responsible relevant accounting experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Proposed Salary
The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $51,503 - $56,441 and includes full benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures in the recording, classifying, and examination of accounting transactions.; Considerable knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures to ensure elective fees (i.e. lab and course) are in compliance.; Ability to analyze financial data, recognize errors, and implements corrections.; Demonstrated ability to work with complex accounting systems.; Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively.; Skill in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis.; Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices as well as statistical and analytical procedures.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Melanie White, Hiring Manager, via email at [email protected]
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:
A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.
Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, ****** orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
Background Check
Position of Trust + Credit
Special Applicant Instructions
Visit Columbus State University's online Careers portal to drive your career with us! The online applicant system provides you with the ability to review job opportunities and apply to those that you are interested in and feel qualified for. Each job posting has a summary description of the position and required qualifications. All job applications must be submitted through the online portal system.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=287812&PostingSeq=1
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Budget Analyst
Job ID: 287812
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.
Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.
Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Department Information
Budget Office
Job Summary
The position requires diverse ability related to budget, financial and employee data. Employee must have a demonstrated knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and Budget Prep Processing. Employee must be self-motivated and work with limited supervision. This position has training in accounting principles and procedures and performs professional level accounting work. This position works under the general direction of the Chief Budget Officer/Budget Director.
Responsibilities
Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: Assists with the development of the University's annual operating budget (5%).; Assists with quarterly and yearly reporting to the system office (5%).; Processes, maintains, and analyzes budgets/budget amendments weekly, monthly, and quarterly (15%).; Provides direction/understanding to budget managers on financial reports and understanding their budgets and budgetary requirements (5%).; Assists in reconciling budgeted and actual revenues and expenditures (5%).; Analyzes monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls (10%).; Analyze financial related documents/requests for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures (3%).; Assists department in resolving funding problems regarding funding sources, budget categories, account balances/insufficient funds, etc (10%).; Prepare monthly reporting detailing expenditures funded with elective fee dollars and distribute to applicable areas for review and compliance (2%).; Verify, review and approve all supplemental pay, graduate assistant, and personnel action request forms (10%).; Assist with yearly elective fee submissions to USG Board of Regents (5%).; Assist with yearly mandatory fee submissions to USG Board of Regents and 5-year business plans for mandatory fees and auxiliary services (10%).; Review HR report weekly for changes that affect the budget (Increases, promotions, etc.) (5%).; Process position funding changes in position budget management and department budget table in OneUSG connect (5%).; Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned (5%).
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications include: The selected candidate should have a completed bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline with three to five years of progressively responsible relevant accounting experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Proposed Salary
The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $51,503 - $56,441 and includes full benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures in the recording, classifying, and examination of accounting transactions.; Considerable knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures to ensure elective fees (i.e. lab and course) are in compliance.; Ability to analyze financial data, recognize errors, and implements corrections.; Demonstrated ability to work with complex accounting systems.; Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively.; Skill in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis.; Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices as well as statistical and analytical procedures.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Melanie White, Hiring Manager, via email at [email protected]
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:
A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.
Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, ****** orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
Background Check
Position of Trust + Credit
Special Applicant Instructions
Visit Columbus State University's online Careers portal to drive your career with us! The online applicant system provides you with the ability to review job opportunities and apply to those that you are interested in and feel qualified for. Each job posting has a summary description of the position and required qualifications. All job applications must be submitted through the online portal system.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=287812&PostingSeq=1
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Budget Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Columbus offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
