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We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at Posting Title: Budget Officer
Department: UNT-Toulouse Grad Sch-Dean's Off-142100
Job Location: Denton
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information: For more information on retirement plan options, please visit .
Salary Information: $50,836.800
Department Summary: The Toulouse Graduate School, with its outstanding faculty, high
academic standards, and diverse student body, provides abundant
opportunities for graduate students by offering over 100 master's
and doctoral programs in a variety of disciplines.
Position Overview: The Toulouse Graduate School (TGS) is looking for a skilled Budget Officer to join our team. This position provides budget support for complex financial functions of the Toulouse Graduate School. The Budget Officer works closely with the Director of Budget and Operations to manage and oversee a variety of budgets, transactions, fiscal processes, reporting, auditing, and forecasting. The position is responsible for independent execution of assignments and maintaining cooperative relationships with campus-wide, system, and external constituents. The Budget Officer continually independently researches and evaluates internal financial procedures to ensure compliance, efficiency, and accuracy.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with coursework in accounting, finance, business or related field and two years of progressively responsible financial administration or budget management experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in collecting and analyzing data
Knowledge of budgetary principles, practices and procedures.
Ability to prepare concise reports.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Knowledge of electronic information systems and accounting systems. Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Master's Degree Proficient with Excel Experience with COGNOS, ePar, Concur, and Peoplesoft Demonstrated high level analytical knowledge and skills Substantial knowledge of higher education fiscal processes, budget, payroll, and financial policy Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm; w/occasional evenings
Driving University Vehicle: No
Security Sensitive: This is a security sensitive position
EEO Statement: The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title: Budget Officer
Physical Requirements: Reaching, Sitting, Writing, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate, Standing
o: Manage a variety of budgets and work with Director of Budget and Operations to reconcile, update, and prepare budget for TGS. Maintains appropriate financial oversight and controls including approvals for transactions, monitoring revenue/expenditures, reconciliation, reporting, auditing, and forecasting.
o: Collect, analyze, and integrate financial data for graduate school initiatives, financial projections, and related activities. Understands, develops, and implements reports and other technical data using appropriate resources (e.g. budget projections, chartstring management, revenue and budgetary funding evaluation, etc.).
o: Oversees and serves as departmental resource and approver related to certain procedures and transactions for the Graduate School (e.g. fiscal processes, budget, payroll, financial policy, TGS travel awards, and TGS research awards).
o: Assesses costs and monitors supplies, contracts, labor, assets, travel, equipment, etc. as needed via approvals and reconciliation with oversight and collaboration with the TGS Director of Budget and Operations. Handles controlled assets inventory and associated surplus requests.
o: Supports TGS Director of Budget and Operations in Human Resources functions, approvals, and documentationfor students, part-time, and full-time employees including policy adherence and interpretation, hiring practices, and evaluation compliance. Keeps accurate records; serves as one of the TGS departmental HR liaisons.
o: Responsible for various financial special projects in support of the TGS budget with oversight and collaboration with the TGS Director of Budget and Operations or Dean.
Posting Number: S8028P
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