Budget Analyst @ Princeton University

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Princeton University is hiring a Budget Analyst. The role involves managing financial tasks such as analyzing expenses, preparing purchase orders and invoices, maintaining reconciliations, and developing year-end forecasts for assigned OIT departments. The analyst collaborates with management and participates in special projects to support operational financial management.

Highlights

Manage annual budgets and financial analysis for specific OIT departments.
Prepare purchase orders, deposits, pay invoices, and adjust journal entries.
Conduct monthly reconciliations for Hardware Support Inventory and OIT Software Center activities.
Collaborate with inventory and staff teams to resolve financial discrepancies.
Requires 1+ years of accounting experience and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
Preferred experience with SharePoint, Peoplesoft, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
Strong communication, time management, and customer service skills essential.
Full-time position with a salary range of $68,000 to $76,000 and eligibility for benefits.
Works within Operations and Planning department of Princeton University's Office of Information Technology.

Budget Analyst Full Description

Overview

The Budget Analyst is required to execute daily tasks with a strong attention to detail. This position is responsible for analyzing and reviewing the expenses and daily activity for assigned departments. This includes creating purchase orders, paying invoices, account analyses, and maintaining the reconciliations for key processes and inventories. Additional responsibilities include reviewing budget needs, preparing year-end forecasts for assigned OIT departments, and other special projects.

Responsibilities

Financial Management:

Work with the management team of OIT Operations & Planning on the annual budget for specific departments
Analyze and review the financials for assigned OIT departments
Prepare purchase orders, deposits, and pay invoices as assigned
Prepare year-end forecasts for OIT departments
Work on other special projects and assignments as needed

Reconciliation:

Complete the monthly Hardware Support Inventory reconciliation, and work closely with the inventory team to investigate and resolve any issues
Monitor the OIT Software Center activity and complete the monthly reconciliation, while working closely with staff on any outstanding issues
Prepare adjusting journal entries as needed

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

1+ years of accounting experience
Excellent customer service skills and significant work experience in customer-based setting
Substantial experience using MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong attention to detail
Effective time management skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with SharePoint and Peoplesoft strongly preferred
Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

: 36.25

Eligible for Overtime: No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Probationary Period: 180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No

Physical Capacity Exam Required: No

Valid Driverâs License Required: No

Experience Level: Associate

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Salary Range: $68,000 to $76,000

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