Texas State University
Budget Analyst
🇺🇸 San Marcos, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $4,894 - $6,117 per Month
💻 Finance
🗓️ September 26th, 2025
GAAP
Edtech.com's Summary
Texas State University is hiring a Budget Analyst. The role involves supporting the development, management, and analysis of academic and administrative budgets within the Division of Academic Affairs. The Budget Analyst prepares operating budgets, monitors budget performance, analyzes financial data, reconciles budget transactions, and provides financial guidance to departments.
Highlights
- Assist in preparation of annual operating budgets and monitor budget performance.
- Analyze revenues, expenditures, budget variances, and provide detailed reports to senior leadership.
- Reconcile budget transactions and process budget adjustments for Provost accounts and administrative offices.
- Serve as financial liaison offering guidance on budget processes, fund balances, and resource planning.
- Partner with academic and administrative units to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
- Required skills include experience with budget development, GAAP, fund accounting, and intermediate Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, Lookup functions, IF function).
- Experience with enterprise resource planning systems such as Ellucian Banner, SAP, or Oracle is required.
- Preferred qualifications include advanced Excel skills (VBA scripting, Power Query), Microsoft Power Platform experience, and prior budget roles in higher education, especially in Texas.
- Monthly salary range is $4,894 to $6,117.
- Position is full-time and funded permanently within the Office of the Provost and VPAA.
Budget Analyst Full Description
Budget Analyst
Posting Number | 2026046
Posting/Functional Title | Budget Analyst
University Pay Plan Title | Budget Analyst
Location | San Marcos
Department | Office of the Provost and VPAA
Recruitment Type | Open Recruiting
Job Type | Full-Time
Funding Source | Permanent
Monthly Salary | $4,894 - $6,117
Job Category | Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. | Experience in budget development, budget management, and/or financial reporting. Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Understanding of fund accounting. Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and prepare detailed reports and presentations. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, e.g., PivotTables, Lookup and reference functions, IF function, etc. Experience working in an enterprise resource planning system, e.g., Ellucian Banner, SAP, Oracle, etc.
Preferred Qualifications | Advanced knowledge in Excel, e.g., VBA scripting, Power Query, dynamic data visualizations, etc. Experience using Microsoft Power Platform. Experience working in a budget or financial role at an institution of higher education. Experience working in a budget or financial role at an institution of higher education in Texas.
Job Description | The budget analyst reports to the budget director for the Division of Academic Affairs and supports the development, management, and analysis of the division’s academic and administrative budgets.
Job Duties | Assist in preparation of annual operating budget. Monitor budget performance and recommend adjustments to managers. Analyze revenues and expenditures, and budget variances; provide detailed analysis for senior leadership. Record budget transactions, reconcile monthly budgets, resolve any discrepancies with budgeting, and prepare budget transfers as needed for Provost accounts and administrative offices reporting directly to the provost. Reconcile college faculty and staff position budgets and process necessary budget adjustments as needed from faculty and staff salary reserves. Serve as a financial liaison to departments, providing guidance on budget processes, fund balances, and resource planning. Partner with academic or administrative units to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
Additional Information to Applicants |
Job Open Date | 09/25/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) | 10/24/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Normal Work Days | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start | 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End | 5:00PM
Posting Notices |
Legal and Required Notices | Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
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.
Why Choose Texas State University? | Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:
Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks. Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.
At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html
Quick Link | https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54365
Posting/Functional Title | Budget Analyst
University Pay Plan Title | Budget Analyst
Location | San Marcos
Department | Office of the Provost and VPAA
Recruitment Type | Open Recruiting
Job Type | Full-Time
Funding Source | Permanent
Monthly Salary | $4,894 - $6,117
Job Category | Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. | Experience in budget development, budget management, and/or financial reporting. Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Understanding of fund accounting. Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and prepare detailed reports and presentations. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, e.g., PivotTables, Lookup and reference functions, IF function, etc. Experience working in an enterprise resource planning system, e.g., Ellucian Banner, SAP, Oracle, etc.
Preferred Qualifications | Advanced knowledge in Excel, e.g., VBA scripting, Power Query, dynamic data visualizations, etc. Experience using Microsoft Power Platform. Experience working in a budget or financial role at an institution of higher education. Experience working in a budget or financial role at an institution of higher education in Texas.
Job Description | The budget analyst reports to the budget director for the Division of Academic Affairs and supports the development, management, and analysis of the division’s academic and administrative budgets.
Job Duties | Assist in preparation of annual operating budget. Monitor budget performance and recommend adjustments to managers. Analyze revenues and expenditures, and budget variances; provide detailed analysis for senior leadership. Record budget transactions, reconcile monthly budgets, resolve any discrepancies with budgeting, and prepare budget transfers as needed for Provost accounts and administrative offices reporting directly to the provost. Reconcile college faculty and staff position budgets and process necessary budget adjustments as needed from faculty and staff salary reserves. Serve as a financial liaison to departments, providing guidance on budget processes, fund balances, and resource planning. Partner with academic or administrative units to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
Additional Information to Applicants |
Job Open Date | 09/25/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) | 10/24/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Normal Work Days | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start | 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End | 5:00PM
Posting Notices |
Legal and Required Notices | Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
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.
Why Choose Texas State University? | Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:
Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks. Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.
At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html
Quick Link | https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54365
Applicant Document
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation #1
- DD 214/DD1300
- Veteran's Preference
- Licensure
- Certifications
- Letter of Recommendation #2
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please give an example of guidance you have provided to departments on budget processes, fund balances, or resource planning.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please give an example of a time when you made a budget adjustment recommendation to management based on their budget performance. How was your recommendation received?
(Open Ended Question) - * Briefly describe your experience providing detailed analysis to leadership based on revenues, expenditures and budget variances
(Open Ended Question) - * Briefly describe your experience supporting strategic initiatives and decision making with academic or administrative units.
(Open Ended Question)
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