Budget Analyst & Purchasing Coordinator

Saint Anselm College, a Catholic liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, invites applications for the position of Budget Analyst/Purchasing Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Budget, Planning and Procurement, this position will support the functional areas of the Budget and Purchasing Offices.

The ideal candidate is detailed-oriented, highly organized, and collaborative professional comfortable working in a higher education environment. The Budget Analyst/Purchasing Coordinator plays a key role in the budget planning process as well as provides on-going budget maintenance and support services. The role also supports key purchasing functions including processing requisitions, purchase orders, expense reporting, and receipt for goods/services through the use of Workday while providing excellent customer service to faculty, staff and suppliers.

In order to be considered for this position, please submit both a resume and a cover letter.

Successful candidates will be able to assist the college to further its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of and gathering of data for annual operating and capital budgets, maintaining the annual budget and ad-hoc reporting,; Provide on-going analysis, advice, and counsel to department managers regarding budget matters,; Prepares and processes budget amendments within the financial system,; Monitor and provide analysis on department expenses as required,; Delivers comprehensive budget training and technical support to staff and faculty across campus,; Assist with purchasing functions such as reviewing/approving purchase requisitions and expense reports, confirming receipt of materials/services,; Supporting the corporate card program,; Research questions, resolve problems and provide follow-up on issues as needed and verify transactions prior to purchase requisition approval and purchase order issuance to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations,; Respond to daily inquiries from campus constituents regarding proper purchase method and system processes,; Provide training and written documentation to explain budget and purchasing policies and procedures to campus constituents,; Monitor, resolve and respond to budget and purchasing support tickets,; Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree. Major in Business Administration, Accounting or related field preferred.; Three to five years of related business experience with higher education experience being preferred.; Proficiency in MS Office Suite particularly Excel as well as experience in the utilization of automated financial systems such as Workday.; Broad base technical knowledge related to accounting principles, practices and procedures. Experience with fund accounting and budgeting in educational or similar institutions is preferred.; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.; Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external constituents.