Budget analyst job description

Under general supervision, responsible for providing more complex budget and financial support services. Reviews, analyses, and prepares budget-related documents, requests, and other specialized reports.

Prepares operating budgets for units or departments based on actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports, and other factors.

Reviews and approves expenditures of requisitioning labs/personnel to ensure conformance to budgetary limitations; analyzes, compares, and evaluates various courses of action to manage and monitor operating budgets.

Maintains records of expenses, inventories, and budget balances; maintains records of actual operating figures for comparison with an estimated budget for commitments, startups, and internal pilot management.
Audits and approves vouchers, and expense reimbursements, approve expenditures. Manages assets and annual inventory process. Works with faculty and centralized grants management team to maintain proper balance in effort commitment and salary support. Assists with T32 grant financial management and budget management.



Education:


Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field is required.



Experience:


Three (3) years of budgetary experience is required. Experience working with budgets, financials, and accounting skills. Demonstrated knowledge of contracts and budgeting. Knowledge in higher education fund accounting and budgeting, and experience with grants, is preferred. Skilled in prioritizing, planning, and organizing assignments; working effectively under tight schedules, and completing tasks in a timely manner. Demonstrated ability to independently access and retrieve information from databases, and to organize and process the data for analytical purposes. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing on budget and cost issues. Attention to detail and accuracy, while maintaining a thoughtful approach to achieve higher level "big picture" goals Ability to solve problems in a creative way, thinking "outside the box" while remaining in compliance with policies, procedures, and guidelines. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, financial systems, and databases.



*Please include a Cover Letter and Resume/CV attachment with application.*

Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately owned company and one of North America's leading producers of particleboard, medium density fiberboard and thermally fused laminates. Roseburg also manufactures softwood and hardwood plywood, lumber, LVL and I-joists. The company owns and sustainably manages more than 600,000 acres of timberland in Oregon, North Carolina and Virginia, as well as an export wood chip terminal facility in Coos Bay, Ore. Roseburg products are shipped throughout North America and the Pacific Rim. To learn more about the company please visit www.Roseburg.com.
Purpose


Responsible for assisting in the corporate forecasting budget process; maintaining data used in budgeting process; maintaining models (Anaplan) used in budgeting process; preparing budget entries; entry and maintenance of budget accounting; assist in month, quarter, and annual variance analysis.


Key Responsibilities


Update, maintain, and enhance; budgeting software (Anaplan) used in the forecasting/planning process Assist in annual plan, quarterly forecast, and monthly update process Analysis of data and information used in the forecast process Collaborate with operations for budget preparation Prepare accounting entries for quarterly forecast and annual plan Entry and maintenance of accounting in ledgers used for quarterly forecast and annual plan Prepare monthly variances for variance analysis process and assist in variance analysis process Update, maintain, and enhance; business intelligence reports and the business intelligence report development process Models company core values



Required Qualifications


BS or BA degree with accounting/business concentration Two to five years of experience Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, theory and practice Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills Experience with Microsoft Office with capability of advanced Excel Strong analytical and problem solving ability Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Self-starter with a high degree of individual initiative Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work in and maintain a highly functional team environment



Preferred Qualifications


Anaplan Model Builder Experience Wood products knowledge



AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS

What You'll Be Doing

Under the general direction of the Budget Director, the Principal Budget Analyst plans, organizes, leads, and conducts complex, sensitive, and detailed budget, fiscal, legislative, contract and administrative policy analysis. This position will also provide complex analytical support to operations and programs. Budget Analysts are expected to perform at a high-level and exercise excellent independent judgment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops and coordinates HSH's annual budget process and strategies to maximize federal land state funding sources.

Manages the department's budget production schedule; convenes division budget meetings to develop budget recommendations; compiles and consolidates annual budget recommendations and mid-cycle budget changes; oversees department position control and reconciliation; and manages budget expenditure and revenue projections, reporting, and budgetary controls.

Analyzes and negotiates budget and/or policy proposals within the department and with the Mayor's Office, Board of Supervisors, and other agencies; assists management in the budget development process, monitoring of the budget, budget reporting, and interpretation of budget-related documents.

Plans and performs economic and/or financial analyses including forecasting, revenue and/or expense projections, analysis of capital requirements, evaluation of funding alternatives, rate analysis, modeling, and cost/benefit analysis; assesses the quality of existing forecasting models and develops recommendations to simplify the approaches used and/or improve accuracy; prepares reports with financial/policy recommendations and appropriate supporting documentation.

Collaborates with other City departments and community providers on budget and fiscal policy affecting homeless services; coordinates activities relating to the application for and management of grants, revenues, and subventions from private, State, and Federal sources.

Analyzes existing and proposed administrative policies and procedures as well as organizational problems as they pertain to the department's financial forecast and budget development; conducts difficult and detailed studies; identifies administrative problems, determines methods of analysis, and identifies trends; prepares and presents reports with policy recommendations; and may develop and implement new systems, procedures, and documentation protocols.

Develops, implements, and manages standard operating procedures and processes for budget and /or fiscal operations to assist in budget development, budget management, and communication with stakeholders about budget and financial issues.

Performs related duties as required.