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Budget Analyst Jobs in Statesboro, USA at Georgia Southern University
Budget Analyst
Job : 296971
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 “high research” university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.
With three vibrant campuses – the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville – Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.
Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best-In-State Employers” for 2025.
Location
Statesboro Campus – Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Student Union Facilities and Event Services
Job Summary
Support development, implementation and management of departmental budgets and accounts. Consistently apply fundamental budgetary concepts, practices and procedures to ensure fiscal compliance. Review, justify, monitor and maintain Institutional budgets. Analyze and monitor revenue and/or expenditures. Interpret and communicate policies and procedures. Serve as liaison to the University’s Business and Financial Services department (i.e., Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, Budget, Procurement) to uphold the integrity and academic mission of the University.
Responsibilities
- Review, justify, monitor and maintain departmental budget and program accounts
- Analyze and monitor financial resources and expenditures for department
- Provide advice on available options and budgetary implications to leadership, program managers and staff
- Develop internal computer-based processes for monitoring, evaluating, controlling, and reporting financial information
- Monitor and reconcile department budgets monthly
- Perform, document and file financial reports
- Prepare budget amendments and expenditure transfers for current and permanent year
- Manage billing processes and practices in fulfilling departmental work order requests
- Create check requests and deposit transmittals for approval
- Generate purchasing requests in University system for submission for budget approval
- Monitor and access budgets for travel, equipment, maintenance and other expenses
- Complete fiscal year-end inventory activities, monthly acquisition and/or transfer of equipment and vehicle registrations
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Board of Regents (BOR) policy and procedures
- Working knowledge of Statewide Purchasing Card Policy and Travel Policy
- Financial account reconciliation and variance analysis experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with formulas
Proposed Salary
$20.71 – $21.63 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
- Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
- Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
- Exercised discretion when handling confidential financial information
KNOWLEDGE
- Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success
SKILLS
- Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with formulas
Apply Before Date
May 26, 2026
Application review may begin as early as April 20, 2026.
Contact Information
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Title: Budget Analyst
Company: Georgia Southern University
Location: Statesboro, USA
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