Budget Analyst III
Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!
The following are reasons why you should join our team:
The following are reasons why you should join our team:
- Work-life balance
- Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)
- Sick Leave – Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
- Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
- Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
- Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
- Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
- Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement
- Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
- Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
- Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide technical and professional budget and financial support, analysis, and reporting.
- Prepares and reconciles various budget reports
- Research, compile, and analyze budget data
- Prepare budget forecasts and trend analysis as needed
- Assist in the annual budget preparation process including preparing the annual budget workbooks and entering budget data into the university accounting systems (Banner and Axiom)
- Assist with budget training as needed
- Assists campus departments with preparing budget adjustment forms and answering general budgeting questions
- Assists the Budget Analyst IV position as needed
EDUCATION PREFERRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
- Experience with Banner Software System and/or other State Accounting Software Systems
- Knowledge of higher education and/or fund accounting
- Thorough understanding of university and/or government laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.
MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm
TO APPLY: https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/7330
