Budget Analyst I

🇺🇸 Kent, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $42K - $47K 💻 Finance 🗓️ January 14th, 2026

GAAP

Edtech.com's Summary

Kent State University is hiring a Budget Analyst I. This entry-level position involves preparing, monitoring, analyzing, updating, and reporting budget information while supporting budget projects and assisting in the fiscal year budget preparation under the direction of the Director of University Budget.

Highlights

Assist in budgeting process by handling budget preparation, monitoring, analysis, updates, and reports.
Support team budget projects and respond to financial record inquiries.
Participate in system and procedure changes to align with budgetary and reporting standards.
Compile data, prepare reports, and oversee monthly budget and position control transactions.
Help prepare and reconcile the university's fiscal year budget and integrate it into financial reporting systems.
Monitor expenditures and updated budget figures.
Analyze financial and statistical data and prepare financial projections.
Provide financial information to assist in divisional budget reconciliation.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field required.
Knowledge of GAAP, automated financial systems, and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, and email applications.
Salary range: $42,357.00 to $47,045.00 annually.
Reports to the Director of University Budget within the University Budget Office at Kent Campus.
Light physical work with occasional travel between buildings and off campus visits.