Budget Specialist
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on April 16, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title
Budget Specialist
Position Number
01343A
Department
BUDGET OFFICE
Location
Norfolk, VA
Type of Position
Classified
Type of Job
EEO Category
B Professionals
Job Description
Assist with aspects of budget development, management, analysis and reporting. Performs reconciliations of budgetary position control, attrition calculations and analysis and budget reconciliations. Assists with input, review and approval of proposed budget adjustments. Produce ad-hoc budgetary and financial reports and analysis.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of financial policies, practices, and procedures. Considerable knowledge of effective customer service and problem resolution techniques. Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Considerable skills in Microsoft suite, specifically word, database, and spreadsheet programs. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with various levels of management, members of the campus community, and other state agencies. Demonstrated ability to apply and adapt accounting principles and methods to a variety of agency fiscal needs. Demonstrated ability to assemble and analyze large data sets in order to prepare clear and concise financial reports and recommendations for various levels of management.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Working experience in accounting or finance. Working experience in preparing, manipulating, analyzing, and reconciling data. Some experience in using automated/electronic financial systems.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Working experience in using automated/electronic financial systems. Some applicable experience in higher education or a large government agency. Prior working experience with Banner for Higher Education, Cognos Reporting, Cardinal, VA Performance Budgeting System or other ERP and Financial Reporting Systems. Working knowledge of budget development, management, and reporting in higher education or governmental entity. Working knowledge of state budget and finance policies, procedures, and systems.
Conditions of Employment
Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary range between $ - 41,655 - $62,725
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number
S02613
Job Open To
General Public
Open Date
04/15/2024
Close Date
04/29/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Please submit a cover letter and resume.
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page
Department Home Page
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Working Title
Budget Specialist
Position Number
01343A
Department
BUDGET OFFICE
Location
Norfolk, VA
Type of Position
Classified
Type of Job
EEO Category
B Professionals
Job Description
Assist with aspects of budget development, management, analysis and reporting. Performs reconciliations of budgetary position control, attrition calculations and analysis and budget reconciliations. Assists with input, review and approval of proposed budget adjustments. Produce ad-hoc budgetary and financial reports and analysis.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of financial policies, practices, and procedures. Considerable knowledge of effective customer service and problem resolution techniques. Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Considerable skills in Microsoft suite, specifically word, database, and spreadsheet programs. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with various levels of management, members of the campus community, and other state agencies. Demonstrated ability to apply and adapt accounting principles and methods to a variety of agency fiscal needs. Demonstrated ability to assemble and analyze large data sets in order to prepare clear and concise financial reports and recommendations for various levels of management.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Working experience in accounting or finance. Working experience in preparing, manipulating, analyzing, and reconciling data. Some experience in using automated/electronic financial systems.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Working experience in using automated/electronic financial systems. Some applicable experience in higher education or a large government agency. Prior working experience with Banner for Higher Education, Cognos Reporting, Cardinal, VA Performance Budgeting System or other ERP and Financial Reporting Systems. Working knowledge of budget development, management, and reporting in higher education or governmental entity. Working knowledge of state budget and finance policies, procedures, and systems.
Conditions of Employment
Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary range between $ - 41,655 - $62,725
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number
S02613
Job Open To
General Public
Open Date
04/15/2024
Close Date
04/29/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Please submit a cover letter and resume.
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page
Department Home Page
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have experience managing budgets?
- yes
- no
- * Do you have demonstrated ability to create spreadsheets to maintain budgets and to design and produce reports?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have knowledge of accounting principles and practices?
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have experience working with automated database systems?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of experience do you have working in an office environment?
- More than 10 years
- 5-9 years
- 3-4 years
- 1-2 years
- Less than 1 year
- No experience
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Contact Information for Professional References
- Yellow Layoff Form
- Blue Layoff Card
- AHP Letter
