Budget Analyst

Department Operations and Planning, OIT Category Financial Services and Procurement Job Type Full-Time 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 Drivers License Required No Experience Level Associate #Ll-DP1 Salary Range $68,000 to $76,000 PI283900235