The School of Public Health at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a Budget Analyst Senior. This position supports the daily operations and functions for the Office of Health Affairs and School of Public Health. This position reports directly to the Finance and Business Administrator.

In order to be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will:

• Provide administrative management and relevant financial reporting.
• Coordinates the overall financial planning including the justification of multiple budgets, monitors all expenditures by account to ensure that financial constraints are met and budgetary concerns addressed.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure availability of funds and advises management on status and effective use of resources.
• Prepares all payroll, faculty, and staff related information needed for annual reporting to third parties and accrediting bodies.
• Calculate, prepare, and submit cost transfers and labor distribution adjustments, for the School of Public Health and Health Affairs.
• Processes departmental scholarship submissions for each semester.
• Assist in the creation of presentations, reports, and program summaries.
• Oversees daily operations and determines priorities.

Pay Grade: 18

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Three (3) years experience:
  • Working in Oracle financial systems
  • Business systems experience
  • General finance or accounting experience
• Demonstrated ability to exercise strong judgement and analyze moderately complex accounting problems and determine solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or with little supervision
• Demonstrated ability to communicated clearly both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and deal tactfully with departmental faculty, staff, students, organizational units and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to be accomplished
• Demonstrated accounting skills
• Proficiency in use of software including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Skill in the accurate preparation of payroll
• Experience in the University and state accounting system is preferred.
• Knowledge of WVU policies, procedures and procedures pertaining to purchasing and budgetary matters
  

At West Virginia University, we pride ourselves on a tireless endeavor for achievement. We are home to some of the most passionate, innovative minds in the country who push their limits for the sake of progress, constantly moving the world forward. Our students, faculty and staff make this institution one of the best out there, and we are proud to stand as one voice, one university, one WVU. Find out more about your opportunities as a Mountaineer at http://hr.wvu.edu/.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.