Reports to: Director of Financial Planning and Budget

Job Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

Assist in the planning, developing and coordinating of the preparation of financial analyses and reports including, but not limited to, operational and capital budgets, financial statements, statistical reports, cost analyses and other financial information; perform complex and specialized assignments in assigned area of expertise.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Financial Operations department in the preparation of the University’s annual operating and capital budget process. Maintain supporting schedules and files relating to the University’s annual budget process

• Assist in managing the University’s 7-year plan model by maintaining supporting schedules and inputting, analyzing, and reconciling financial data in the model

• On a monthly basis, examine departmental financial statements for completeness and accuracy and conformity with the University’s fiscal policy

• Reconcile and maintain various University accounts as needed

• Perform line by line analyses and financial forecasts of departmental budgets. Prepares and assembles journal entries, budget transfers and other analytics as needed

• Provides technical advice and assistance to departmental faculty and staff on adherence to budget and control procedures. Prepare departmental financial reports to department managers noting budget overages and budget concerns. Working on ad-hoc requests for schedules and data from faculty and staff

• Assist in the planning, organizing, and coordinating the centralized accounting and financial reporting for University sponsored programs, including: preparing annual and project budgets, forecasting revenue, estimating any carry-over of funds from one year to the next. On a monthly basis, examine departmental financial statements for completeness and accuracy and conformity with the University’s fiscal policy

• May be asked to produce and analyze sections of special projects or participate in additional departmental and administrative services as needed

• Assist in the on-boarding of new employees and participate in the training of all users on how to effectively utilize the University’s budget system

• Oversee department student workers as needed

• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science or a related field is required

• Three or more years of experience in Budget or Accounting

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, Power Point

• Present a positive image of the Financial Operations Department and the University

• Excellent analytic skills and an ability to solve problems and make decisions

• Present a positive image of the Financial Operations Department and the University

• Ability to keep financial matters confidential with respect to students, staff, faculty and record keeping

• Ability to transfer current computer skills to a working knowledge of the University’s systems such as Internet Native Banner, Husky Net, Argos and other financial reporting tools

• Ability to coordinate the implementation of solutions; to identify and analyze accounting and financial reporting issues

• Ability to meet strict deadlines with accuracy

• Ability to work effectively with senior academic and administrative positions

Physical Requirements:

• Must occasionally be able to lift equipment and materials up to 20 lbs

Additional Information:

Houston Baptist University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University sets forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

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