Administrative Budget Specialist
Texas State University

Posting Number:

2024435

Administrative Budget Specialist

Administrative Budget Specialist

San Marcos

TRIO Programs

Open to All

Full-Time

Grant

$4,073.31 - $5,416.67

Non-Exempt

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of full-time paid experience in a budget analyst role.
• Knowledge of creating, analyzing, and reconciling multiple budgets/funding sources.
• Experience in working with spreadsheets and financial data management platforms (Excel and SAP).
• Knowledge of applying modern principles and practices of accountkeeping and budget control.
• Knowledge of state/university budget process and control.
• Knowledge of state/university governmental budget principles and practices.
• Knowledge of local and state rules and regulations concerning the maintenance of fiscal records.
• Experience in how to gather, analyze, and summarize fiscal data and information.

• Master's degree in accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of full-time paid experience in a budget analyst role.
• Two-three, (2-3) years in higher education.

The Administrative Budget Specialist manages and coordinates budget and financial matters for a specific department. This is an on campus position located at the San Marcos campus.

• Collaborates with TRIO project directors to develop annual budgets.
• Determines whether budget proposals follow regulations at the federal and institutional levels.
• Prepares templates for annual budgets to be shared with the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Sponsored Programs.
• Monitors program expenditures to ensure it remain within the annual budgets of each TRIO program and that funds are expended annually as required.
• Forecasts and tracks financial results throughout the year to meet budget projections.
• Provides project summary status reports to management as required or requested.
• Assist in reconciling departmental accounts, and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Analyze complex financial data and reports and make recommendations based on analysis.
• Monitor and analyze budget expenses, purchase orders, p-cards, NPOs, materials releases, etc.
• Prepares and processes operational documents related to budgeting, purchasing, personnel, payroll, contracts, and travel.
• Prepares written and oral reports of findings; Prepares detailed statistical and financial reports.
• Advises TRIO Project Directors on Federal and University policy issues.
• Maintains records and files as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is grant-funded. Employment is contingent on funding availability.

04/02/2024

Yes

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

8:00AM

5:00PM

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system., You will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions


By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/45788