Finance/Budget Analyst lll

Unleash YOUR Potential with Us

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

The Opportunity:

The Student Success and Well-Being Finance Business Center is seeking a Budget Analyst III. This position will process financial transactions within university financial systems. They will also prepare statements and reports relating to an assigned area of responsibility, monitor records of past and present operations, and apply university accounting policies and procedures in working with accounting records and reports. The Analyst is tasked with assembling, analyzing, and reconciling data, transactions, and budgets. They will monitor departmental accounts for compliance with applicable regulations and coordinate with the Budget Manager on fiscal compliance related budgets.

This is an Auxiliary-funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare division and departmental budgets.

• Forecast division and departmental revenues and expenses.

• Develop and load budgets and associated adjustments into budget management systems.

• Monitor budgetary variances and corrects as appropriate.

• Correct unassigned budget transfers to appropriate revenue or spend categories.

• Provide specialized financial reporting and analysis.

• Identify appropriate funding sources for various financial and HR transactions.

• Reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy of transactions.

• Prepare costing allocations for payroll funding and corrections to payroll funding.

• Review, reconcile, and validate Workday Worktags; initiate Worktag changes as needed.

• Collaborate with SSWB HR on workforce funding planning and allocations.

• Prepare, review, or correct workforce funding changes.

• Approve, deny, or return Workday spend transactions.

• Work closely with other members of the business center to disseminate accounting information and ensure compliance.

• May serve as a backup to the Budget Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) . 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• Financial certifications.

• Experience in higher education.

• Experience in GAAP

Additional Application Materials Required:

Please include resume and cover letter.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here .

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) – Finance Business Center

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00 am through 5:00 pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$64,518.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

01-26-2024-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.