Standard University business hours

8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Budget Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will work under the direction of the Assistant Director of Budget and Finance, playing a key part in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the largest academic unit on campus, which includes overseeing significant sponsored award expenses. You will be responsible for administering financial processes, procedures, and transactions with accuracy and compliance, while providing guidance and support to academic units and programs on budget allocations, expenditures, and financial policies. Additionally, you will assist with payroll processes and collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth operations. Acting as a liaison between the College and central units, you will work closely with Human Resources, the Comptrollers Office, General and Restricted Accounting, Purchasing, Disbursements, Sponsored Programs, and Sponsored Accounting. You will also support the Deans Office units with financial transactions and provide back-up assistance to staff in academic departments as needed. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about higher education finance and enjoys working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.