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Budget Analyst
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Position Number: 3494078
Location: Amherst, MA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Amherst College

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Budget Analyst position. The Budget Analyst is a full-time, year-round position starting at $61,545 - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

Under the supervision of the Director of Financial Planning and in collaboration with the Senior Budget & Treasury Analyst, the Budget Analyst executes essential processes, including the annual operating and capital budget processes, salary and fringe benefit budgets, and aspects of the month-end and year-end closes. In addition, the Budget Analyst serves as the budget office's first point of contact for a highly diverse set of campus partners.

Summary of Responsibilities

Financial Analysis

Research, analyze, and investigate budget issues

Assist in the monthly and quarterly year-to-date reviews and year-end projections

Effectively collaborate and communicate across a diverse community

Advise and assist with resolving budget variances by recommending appropriate course of action

Assist in developing and monitoring the fringe benefits budget and the staff salary budget

Annual Operating & Capital Budget Processes

Assist with the development of the schedule and materials for preparation of the budget

Advise and assist department heads in preparing budget requests, review budget submissions for accuracy and clarity, adjust budget materials to reflect decision making

Load, reconcile, and communicate the approved budgets

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's Degree

1 - 3 years of related experience

Financial and accounting acumen

Strong problem solving, time management, organizational, and attention to detail skills

Strong verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office products particularly Excel

Commitment to or experience working with a diverse community

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Experience working in a higher education environment

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply).

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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