Budget Analyst

Wesleyan University, United States

Updated: 8 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Job Posting Number S01160
Position Title Budget Analyst
Department Financial Planning-1026
Job Category Staff Posting
Position Type Full-Time
Work Location Hybrid
Pay Type Salaried
Salary Range
$50,800 – $59,500
Compensation Practices
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers.  For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html
Position Details
Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Planning, the Budget Analyst will support the development, implementation, and management of the University’s operating budget.
Responsibilities include:
  • Create and maintain smartkeys, attributes, positions, and commitment accounting.
  • Create and process budget and planning entries, journal entries, payroll earnings redistributions, and budget import files for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
  • Create and maintain reporting trees and queries.
  • Analyze job requisitions, employee change forms, and additional pay requests for budget approval.
  • Track position vacancy savings and analyze requests for temporary backfill.
  • Update financial reports, including month-end and year-end reports.
  • Process reconciliations.
  • Monitor budget performance, analyze budget variances, and project financial trends.
  • Review and approve journals and budget entries.
  • Synthesize financial data and present a clear summary of findings.
  • Support planning and financial reporting and analysis for designated programs of officer areas by learning the business and operations of a designated program or set of financial activities.
  • Maintain financial databases.
  • Maintain website for Financial Planning Office.
  • Perform other related duties, assignments, and/or special projects as assigned.


This position is a hybrid position with on-campus and remote work schedules. All positions may require on campus meetings. Remote work is only considered for residents of MA, VT, NH, ME, CT, RI, or NY. (Relocation assistance to CT is available for those who qualify).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework in fiscal management, accounting, business, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. Relevant student project and/or internship experience will be considered.
Proficiency in Excel, including formulas and pivot tables, and ability to organize and analyze data.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with, synthesize, and summarize complex data.
Detail oriented with ability to maintain data accuracy.
Strict adherence in maintaining confidentiality.
Self-starting, flexible and responsive; able to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse environment and collaborating with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in Higher Education environment.
Two years’ experience in budgeting.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 
Additional Information
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening and pre-employment physical to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster (if eligible under CDC guidelines) or an approved exemption prior to first day of employment.
Benefits
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans. We also offer flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs, as well as access to Wesleyan’s BLS & GLS programs for those who qualify (tuition is waived for up to 2 courses a term; some fees and taxes may apply).
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html .
Quick Link https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/9537

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