Budget Analyst III, UMOnline
Company: University of Montana
Location: Missoula
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Application instructions are located at the bottom of the page.
Please apply directly through the University of Montana's career
portal UM Jobs at for positions at the University of Montana -
Missoula, University of Montana Western (Dillon), and Helena
College. Do not apply through or use easy apply through .UMOnline
invites applications for a Budget Analyst III to join their team.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Personnel, the person
assigned to this position will serve as a member of the Vice
Provost for Educational Initiatives and Innovation (VPEII) finance
team. The employee in this role works jointly with the VPEII,
Global Engagement Office (GEO), UMOnline & UM Summer. The
individual assigned to this position provides financial support to
each of these areas.The core responsibilities associated with this
position are listed as follows:Build, analyze, and reconcile state,
designated, auxiliary and grant budgets.Regularly provide accurate
financial reports to directors to use for reporting, planning, and
decision-making.Track department revenue and expenses using Banner,
U-Approve, UM Data Warehouse (UMDW) and GrizMart.Check accuracy of
figures, calculations, and spending by departments.Complete hiring
paperwork and payroll entry.Assist department staff with accounts
payable, pro-card management, travel paperwork, Grizmart,
requisitions for contracted service agreements and supplies,
expenditure approvals, billing models, and deposits.Track pro-card
receipts, pro-card redistribution, and maintain a consistent
pro-card procedure.Manage office financial records.Serve as a
liaison between VPEII departments and the Human Resources and
Business Services office.Required SkillsDemonstrated knowledge of
professional budget management practices and accounting
principles.Experience applying professional budget management
practices and procedures and accounting principles.Effective
written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated
problem-solving ability.Exceptional interpersonal
skills.Demonstrated organizational, time-management, and
multi-tasking skills, and ability to meet deadlines with attention
to detail.Demonstrated skill in simple excel formulas and
calculations and experience using Microsoft Office.Demonstrated
ability to maintain confidentiality and to work on projects
independently.Minimum Required ExperienceBachelors degree and two
(2) years of directly related experience or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.About UMOnline and
UMUMOnline at the University of Montana promotes and supports
excellence and innovation in online teaching and learning at the
University of Montana by supporting the creation of quality online,
blended and web-enhanced learning opportunities for students. Our
high-quality programs and courses meet the needs of learners in the
global century. Whether our students wish to earn a degree or
certificate with UM's outstanding faculty and students, or just
allow greater flexibility in scheduled options, many futures begin
with UMOnline.In addition to serving our students and providing
phenomenal online and distance education for all, UMOnline strives
to support faculty and staff in a variety of ways including; course
design, data and market research, marketing, accessibility tools
and content testing, program launch support, Moodle LMS resources
and support, regulatory compliance and more.The University of
Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000
undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a
culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by
mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational
opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby
Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a
thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers
eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively
separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs
and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.The
University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle
of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly
interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of
qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating
its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center
of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching,
learning, and research; embody the principle of "mission first,
people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM
story.To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and
the State of Montana, please visit the links below.University of
MontanaVideo: Mission First, People AlwaysUM on YouTubeCity of
MissoulaVideo: There's This PlaceDestination MissoulaMissoula Area
Chamber of CommercePosition DetailsPosition Title: Budget Analyst
IIIPosition Number: NEWDepartment: UMOnlineWork Schedule:
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am
to 5:00 pm, 12 months/yearSalary: $23.435/hr-Current employee's
rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff
compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For
questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan, email
the Compensation Department.Union Affiliation:
FOCUS-MFPEProbationary Period: Six months minimumBenefits Include:
Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition
waiver, and wellness program.Criminal Background Investigation is
required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with
University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject
to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's
Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring
process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material
is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications
from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may
request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with
state law. References: References not listed on the application
materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the
applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect
to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential
job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be
eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first
date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).Must
be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is
not available for this position.How to ApplyOpen Until Filled.
Application review has begun, but applications are still being
accepted.A complete application Includes:Letter of Interest -
addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated
required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such
as "Dear Search Committee" or "Dear Hiring Manager" is
acceptable.Detailed Resume - listing education and describing work
experience.Professional References - names and contact information
for three (3) professional references. Applying through or easy
apply through may result in submission of an incomplete
application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if
they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to
Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure
complete application materials are submitted and received by the
date listed above. Please note: only five (5) attachments are
allowed per application. Please combine documents
accordingly.Required SkillsRequired Experience
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