Budget Analyst-Durham

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North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) a constituent of the University of North Carolina System, is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer our Residential high school program in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors, our Online supplementary honors program, and individual virtual daytime Connect courses in partnership with local high schools, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising fifth- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980. For more information visit ncssm.edu . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran or national guard. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at hr@ncssm.edu . Description of Work CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 **This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date listed. POSITION TYPE: Permanent, SHRA, FLSA Non-exempt, 1.0 FTE NCSSM and the Business Office foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. This role is eligible for a flexible, hybrid work schedule following the initial training period, reflecting our commitment to a healthy work-life balance. Description of Duties: Budget Management and Execution: Requires an understanding of budget procedures, state and federal regulations, and operational policies to assist the Accounting Manager and/or Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance in reviewing and amending the NCSSM department budgets. *Interpret fiscal and general managerial policies, planning, organizing, and performing budget analytics. Conveying budget information and maintaining good working relationships with peers and departmental facilitators, as well as external partners. *On a day-to-day basis, work with departments on routine budget requests and questions. With a clear understanding of budget objectives, expected results, and timetables, procedures such as journal entries, cash receipts, cash transfers, and budget revisions are performed and reviewed carefully for completeness and accuracy before submitting for approval from the Accounting Manager and/or Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance. *Assist with year end close out. This requires reviewing guidance from the Office of the State Controller (OSC) on carryforward and other close out procedures and implementing them within the given timeframes. *Analyze budget reports, draft over budget notices, fund reconciliation notifications, and ad-hoc reports for internal customers. Occasionally responsible for preparing analyses and responses to requests for information from external customers including, but not limited to, the UNC System Office and the Office of State Budget and Management. Position Review and Approval: Requires an understanding of the organization's budget as well as the state and federal guidelines for using funds to create or adjust positions budgets. *Maintain the salary control for the organization in Integrated Budget Information System (IBIS) making sure that it matches what HR and the business office are reporting out to departments (BO149). *Review positions for budget availability and work with management and Office of State Budget Management (OSBM) to determine the best course of action to adjust the budgeted salary. *Review and approve all salary budget requests and maintain temporary budget balances for each department. *Liaison between NCSSM and OSBM for position adjustments and creation. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences HIRING SALARY RANGE : $57,364 - $61,800 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Knowledge-Professional: Knowledge to perform a limited variety of recurring and related tasks/functions using steps/processes/applications that are readily understood. Ability to provide assistance to others by troubleshooting simple technical problems. Ability to take requests from others to solve problems of limited complexity. Ability to keep current with developments and trends in area(s) of expertise. Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify, understand and determine the significance of iss

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Agency North Carolina School of Science , Math Division VC for Finance , Operations Job Classification Title Budget Analyst (NCSSM) (S) Position Number 65037601 Grade 31000034

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