Budget Specialist I

Job Summary

The Budget Specialist I, under supervision, performs routine budget preparation and analysis work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares journal and budget entries. Collects, analyzes, and reports large amounts of detailed data

• Provides advice and assistance concerning budget and funding procedures and methods

• Assists in the monitoring, processing and tracking requests; including, but not limited to positions and salary savings

• Prepares monthly salary savings reconciliations

• Review Faculty Workloads, Teaching Overloads, Supplemental Pay/Payroll Adjustments, Faculty Teaching Contracts and Offer Letters for Budgetary and Financial activities, as needed.

• Assists in reviewing, evaluating, and preparing request for funds

• Assists in the preparation of annual operating budget

• Assists in the preparation of legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, and analysis of legislation

• Conducts training

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of – Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills.