Budget & Financial Analyst - Budget Office at Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau, Missouri, United States — full-time

Position Summary

Budget and Financial Analyst

Budget Office

Full Time: Hybrid/remote work opportunities may be available for this position

(Must reside in MO, IA, AR, KS, KY, TN, IL, or FL)

Responsibilities:

Develop and help maintain the operating budgets for University departments and affiliated auxiliaries

Provide regular updates and meet regularly with personnel to review budgets and anticipated needs

Maintain and monitor position control systems for University departments and auxiliary personnel

Support regular financial planning and analysis for unit/department level activities as well as at college, divisional, and campus levels

Prepare journal entries and reconcile various general ledger accounts to investigate, correct, and follow up on any inaccuracies identified

Compute and analyze additional employee costs and savings due to voluntary leave without pay, overtime and/or part time employment, FICA savings due to pre-tax benefits, supplement costs for additional medical coverage, etc

Aid in the preparation of financial data for the annual state budget request utilizing the Banner Finance System, University's data warehouse, Access database, and Excel

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field

Relevant experience in public sector, non-profit, and/or government-related entity; Experience in higher education is a plus

Demonstrated understanding of basic accounting and budgeting concepts

Demonstrable proficiency in querying databases and generating reports using various programs including Microsoft Access and Excel

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Proficiency working with an Enterprise Resource Planning System. Ellucian Banner ERP experience is a plus

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while handling multiple tasks with frequent interruptions

Demonstrated experience and commitment to customer service

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by July 31, 2026.