Budget Analyst III, W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation

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Franke College of Forestry and Conservation (FCFC) invites applications for a Budget Analyst III to provide professional level accounting, budgeting and administrative services for FCFC.
Responsibilities include pre and post-award management of FCFC grants submitted to multiple funding agencies and independently developing and managing budgets; including planning, proposal development, grant set-up, assessing, forecasting, consulting, and reporting for all fiscal accounts.
The position is also responsible for managing, coordinating and verifying purchasing, payroll allocation, account reconciliation, execution of cost transfers, requests for personnel transactions, and other routine transactions associated with grant and budget management.
The Budget Analyst III Grants Specialist will establish and maintain productive working relationships and act as a liaison for and positively represent FCFC through effective interaction with the public, campus administrators, faculty, staff and students.
This employee is also responsible for coordinating with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Business Services, the Graduate School and other entities with which the FCFC may have financial relationships.
This position serves as the liaison between the FCFC and the Office of Sponsored Programs for all levels of grants management, including both pre-award (budgeting and submission) and post-award (expense projections and oversight, preparation of progress reports, etc) management.
Required Skills Strong accounting skills including budget tracking, account reconciliation, ability to interpret and understand account legers and balances.
Ability to manage multiple accounts and accounts with multiple sub-legers, index codes and activity codes.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet programs.
Ability to create and manipulate mathematical formulas, numerical and text data within spreadsheets, and to create and manage complex and multi-page budget spreadsheets.
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word and basic working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and/or Zoom software programs.
Working knowledge and practical experience in using accounting systems, particularly with respect to functions related to purchasing and payroll activities.
Ability to apply best practices and conform to grant management guidelines of the Office of Sponsored Programs at the University of Montana.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Strong communication skills.
Strong planning and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
Adaptability, capacity to meet challenges and learn new skills.
A positive and constructive attitude, ability to interact patiently and respectfully with co-workers, learn from constructive criticism, and provide guidance to others as needed.
Minimum Required Experience High School diploma and two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in pre-award and/or post-award financial grant management.
Experience in developing and maintaining excel workbooks to track actual costs and expense projections to budget.
Experience in governmental or non-profit accounting.
Software experience in Banner, Grizmart and Uapprove.
About the W.
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Franke College of Forestry and Conservation and UM The mission of the W.
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Franke College of Forestry and Conservation is to advance research and education that fosters sustainability and empowers a holistic understanding of social-ecological systems.
The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge.
Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.
The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas.
In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
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Franke College of Forestry and Conservation Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.
0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year Salary: $23.
435/hr Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary.
For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan, email the Compensation Department.
Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE Probationary Period: Six months minimum Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities.
For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women.
Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.
g.
, Form I-9).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply Priority Application Date: Monday, December 18, 2023 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time) Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration.
To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.
Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button.
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Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
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