Position Information Requisition Number P01102 Position Type Management Department Accounting & Budget Office staff Working Title Budget Analyst Classification Operational Leadership/Professional 170 - S170 Position Summary Information Nature of position Permanent, Full-time If Temporary, Start Date If Temporary, End Date If part-time, hours per week If part-time, percent time Days Worked Monday - Friday Hours/Shift worked 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Union Management Posting Detail Information Job Summary/Basic Function The Budget Analyst in the Accounting & Budget Office is to assist in ensuring the fiscal health of the University. Responsible for specific components of the Educational and General budget (including Personnel) as well as certain Auxiliary Operations. This is accomplished by preparing detailed salary and benefit projections, monitoring and reviewing ongoing personnel activity by detailed tracking of personnel movement for all components, analysis of current and past financial history, and development of detailed revenue, personnel, operating, and capital budgets for specific Independent Operations and Auxiliary Operations. Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion. Annual Salary: $60,917.00 - $69,618.00, plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement
- Tuition Waiver
- Personal Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
For description of benefits available, see The State System Employee Benefits Summary at At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities - Maintain and administer Position Budget Management ( PBM ) in relation to faculty/staff complement control, modeling, monitoring, and reporting. This correlates with the preparation of the Education and General (E&G) and Auxiliary salary and benefits budgets for original and monthly projections.
- Maintain tracking of vacancies as well as their financial impact, to assist the Vacancy Management Committee ( VMC ) decision-making process.
- Prepare salary quotes as requested to ensure a common practice in projecting costs for personnel.
- Project Auxiliary Operations Budgets for Housing, Student Center, and Dining.
- Project specific Independent Operations Budgets.
- Assist the Assistant Budget Director in the preparation, compilation, and submission of the Comprehensive Planning Process ( CPP ) in correlation with the PASSHE office.
- Act as a backup for posting budget transfer requests and pre-posted transfers.
- Assist the Assistant Budget Director in the preparation of the General Fee package for submission to the VPFA and finally to COT for approval.
- Prepare reporting on Faculty Salary Pools to inform Academic Affairs of budget performance.
- Assist in review of educational and general funds center budgets and reports to the appropriate management of any budget deficits.
- Serve as the primary contact for the campus community with respect to research and resolution of suspect financial transactions that impact Budget Office activities.
- Responsible for appropriate chargebacks and invoicing of dual employments.
- Create and modify the SAP -FI chart of accounts master data including funds, fund centers, cost centers, internal orders, and necessary Banner crosswalk tables.
- Responsible for certain SAP -FI and BI security, assigning appropriate roles and customizing reports as appropriate for new users.
- Assist in the training of financial managers and their representatives on SAP -FI, BI, and certain web reports available via Hyperion on the web or Argos.
- Prepare various financial reports as needed.
- Participate in the mandatory Budget Office program review process.
- Assist with the year-end closing process.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a business-related field OR at least 2 years of full-time experience in Financial Analysis or Accounting.
- Analytical skills involving financial information.
- Knowledge of Accounting/bookkeeping principles.
- Experience in financial statement preparation.
- Current knowledge of and experience with automated budget and/or accounting systems.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. (emphasis on Excel).
- Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Successful interview.
- Successful completion of three background checks.
Preferred Qualifications - Prior experience in Higher Education and/or fund accounting.
- Prior professional work experience in a financial administration office.
- Prior experience using specific systems (Banner, SAP , Hyperion/BI, Argos, etc.).
- Payroll/salary and benefits monitoring.
Essential Functions - No or very limited physical effort required.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- Ability to sit for long lengths of time.
- Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.
Posting Open Date 09/10/2024
Posting Close Date 09/29/2024
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Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Optional Documents Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Transcripts 1 Unofficial Transcripts 2 Other Document 1 Other Document 2 Reference Letter 1 Reference Letter 2 Reference Letter 3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).