Junior Budget Analyst - CUNY : Job Details

Junior Budget Analyst**POSITION DETAILS**CUNY's Office of Budget and Finance provides strategic, responsible, and effective leadership and management of the University's financial and budgetary resources. The Office's goals include, among others, ensuring that relevant, accurate, and timely information is provided to key decision makers along with maintaining financial management policies and procedures that ensure prudent use of CUNY resources. Within the Office of Budget and Finance, the Budget and Planning Operations department manages the budget for 25 colleges, professional schools, and administrative campuses across the five boroughs of New York City.The Budget and Planning Operations department is looking for a Junior Budget Analyst who will be responsible for ensuring that University budgets are accurately reflected in CUNY, City, and State financial systems. The incumbent will also monitor University expenditures and provide customer service for budget-related inquiries.Reporting to the Finance Budget Manager, responsibilities include but are not limited to:+ Work as part of the budget team to implement budgetary and administrative initiatives, policies, and programs; manage and track fund allocations.+ Maintain data on budget, expenses, and other indicators from various systems and monitor balances and expenditures on a regular basis; review transactions and assist in preparing budgetary reports.+ Provide guidance and technical assistance to university units on budget matters; maintain and manage billing activity.NOTE:Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule**QUALIFICATIONS**Minimum:Bachelor's Degree required.Preferred:+ Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related discipline+ Experience in budget preparation, financial analysis, and working with data+ Familiarity with web-based financial and data systems+ Proficiency in Excel, creating formulas, tables, graphs, charts and preparing data for analysis+ Strong communication and organizational skills+ Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and work collaboratively with diverse staff members in various levels+ Computer proficiency using administrative systems and databases, plus Microsoft Office 365 programs, and remote/virtual meeting/conferencing and collaboration tools (MS Teams, Zoom, WebEx, Skype)**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**Administers program and unit budgets and related functions.- Processes and maintains data in budget systems- Prepares budgets, projections and financial reports- Collects and reports fiscal information as required, and assists in analyzing financial information- Coordinates with various departments on budget and accounting matters- Monitors systems and operational issues to improve overall workflows- Performs related duties as assigned.Job Title Name: Finance Budget Coordinator**CUNY TITLE**Assistant to HEO**FLSA**Non-exempt**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**The salary range is **$54,268 - $65,946** , commensurate with credentials, education, and experience.CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.**HOW TO APPLY**For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.The direct link to the job opening from external sources is: CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings**CLOSING DATE**Open until filled.**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.Job ID29170LocationCentral Office