Amherst College Hiring for Budget Analyst at Massachusetts, United States Full Time

Amherst Campus
Amherst Staff
Regular
Full time
JR3250

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal
arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the
racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body.
The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational
experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty,
administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Budget Analyst
position. The Budget Analyst is a full-time, year-round position
starting at $61,545 – commensurate with experience. Given Amherst’s
distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the
country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in
which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a
broadly diverse community.

Under the supervision of the Director of Financial Planning and in
collaboration with the Senior Budget & Treasury Analyst, the
Budget Analyst executes essential processes, including the annual
operating and capital budget processes, salary and fringe benefit
budgets, and aspects of the month-end and year-end closes. In
addition, the Budget Analyst serves as the budget office’s first
point of contact for a highly diverse set of campus partners.

Summary of Responsibilities

Financial Analysis

• Research, analyze, and investigate budget issues
• Assist in the monthly and quarterly year-to-date reviews and
  year-end projections
• Effectively collaborate and communicate across a diverse
  community
• Advise and assist with resolving budget variances by
  recommending appropriate course of action
• Assist in developing and monitoring the fringe benefits budget
  and the staff salary budget

Annual Operating & Capital Budget Processes

• Assist with the development of the schedule and materials for
  preparation of the budget
• Advise and assist department heads in preparing budget
  requests, review budget submissions for accuracy and clarity,
  adjust budget materials to reflect decision making
• Load, reconcile, and communicate the approved
  budgets

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 – 3 years of related experience
• Financial and accounting acumen
• Strong problem solving, time management, organizational, and
  attention to detail skills
• Strong verbal and written communication, and interpersonal
  skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products particularly
  Excel
• Commitment to or experience working with a diverse
  community

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
  discipline
• Experience working in a higher education environment

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth
and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated
for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may
apply).

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly
competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and
faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our
overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the
options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements.
Click here for Benefits Information .

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter
online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs
. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to
clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted .
(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the
Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled.

To find information about job group and level (JGL) follow this
link.

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