Associate Budget Analyst

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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:
FIN | Finance Budget Office

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Associate Budget Analyst, under the direction of the Director of Budget and Financial Planning, is responsible for preparing and analyzing large sets of data into financial reports, performs cost accounting and decision support functions; provides monthly, quarterly, and annual variance and statistical reporting to division business officers and senior leaders; provides assistance with capital leasing and capital projects to the Capital Budget Committee; analyzes and forecasts cash levels; assists with internal and external audits; assists with external reporting; aids in the development of institutional financial forecasting and modeling; provides assistance with budget development, reconciliation and reporting; processes position management requests, reviews and develops financial policies related to budgeting, position management, and financial forecasting; assists in preparation of Arkansas Division of Higher Education annual and biennial reports and forms; special projects for the campus; performs other duties incidental to the position.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related field, plus two (2) years of business or finance specific and one (1) year of budgeting or financial planning experience OR Post Grad plus one (1) year of business or finance and one (1) year of budgeting or financial planning experience.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provides financial oversight, analysis and reporting related to annual budget cycle cost accounting, variance and statistical reporting, capital leasing and capital projects, cash management and forecasting, financial forecasting modeling.
• Responsible for preparing and analyzing large sets of data into financial reports, performs cost accounting and decision support functions
• Provides monthly, quarterly, and annual variance and statistical reporting to division business officers and senior leaders
• Provides assistance with capital leasing and capital projects
• Analyzes and forecasts cash levels
• Assists with internal and external audits
• Assists with external reporting
• Aids in the development of institutional financial forecasting and modeling
• Provides assistance with budget development, reconciliation and reporting
• Assists in preparation of Arkansas Division of Higher Education annual and biennial reports and forms
• Reviews and develops financial policies related to budgeting, position management, and financial forecasting.
• Assists in the preparation of special reports, surveys, and requests by internal or external organizations
• Ensures integrity of general ledger and position download data for campus-wide distribution
• Provides assistance to staff and department managers in the construction of operating and biennial budgets
• Provides assistance with position management and resource planning, including analysis and reporting.
• Processes position management requests
• Reviews and approves position management requests, as well as monthly reporting.
• Updates and maintains Position Management Tracker reports as needed for new fiscal year and other applicable changes.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Final candidates will be given an excel assessment.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes