Budget/Accounting Analyst

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and prepare budgetary data for department budget, including rate projections and personnel salary/wage data.
• maintaining confidentiality of data
• using applicable Financial Management budget guidelines
• Research, analyze, prepare, and reconcile data for department budget; identify and research variances; create unique and often complex reports; make projections and recommendations; develop cost comparisons with previous budgets.
• using applicable Financial Management budget guidelines
• using generally accepted accounting principles
• Design, develop, and implement financial/budget reporting systems, including financial forecasting; prepare regular and special accounting and financial reports for department needs.
• using a broad knowledge of Vanderbilt systems, accounting practices and organizational business units
• using creative problem solving skills
• Perform internal budget auditing function for department; recommend procedural changes; review data periodically to analyze trends affecting budget/accounting needs.
• using generally accepted accounting principles
• by maintaining regular communication with intra-departmental administrative teams to promote consistency in accounting practices
• Advise supervisor regarding budgetary matters; resolve routine budget issues concerning personnel, utilization of facilities, equipment, and funds; supervise clerical staff as required.
• using excellent communication skills
• using creative problem solving skills
• Create and maintain systems for inventory control of equipment; monitor the purchase of material, services, equipment, and utilization of facilities and personnel.
• completed accurately and timely
• using Vanderbilt equipment inventory guidelines
• Review the preparation of contracts; write and update internal procedures and controls for outside vendor contracts; supervise support staff in this function.
• using excellent written communication skills
• using a broad understanding of Vanderbilt's overall contracting procedures
• Serve as liaison with other departments to provide budget and cost accounting information.
• using excellent oral communications skills
• promoting consistency in accounting standards and reporting

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