Budget Specialist

Position Summary:

Job Title: Sr. Budget Analyst

Duration: Temp-to-Perm

Location: St. Louis MO 63102

Job Description:

We have a temp-to-perm position open for a Sr. Budget System Administrator and Analyst.

We are looking for a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

We would prefer a Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or related field.

We are looking for a minimum of Five years of related professional experience.

Job Description:

The Senior Budget System Administrator & Analyst is a senior-level professional role responsible for developing and maintaining accurate budget documents, performance indicators, cost models, projections, cost center and account reporting, and variance analyses across multiple enterprises.

This role applies accounting, budgeting, internal controls, and business technology expertise to ensure data integrity, consistent reporting standards, and reliable decision-support information.

Job Responsibilities:

Administers BSD's budget system, including system integrity, security, maintenance, and ongoing enhancements.

Serves as the primary liaison for Tagetik access and training and responds to user inquiries as needed.

Maintains and updates key Tagetik dimensions (accounts, cost centers, and FST) to ensure accurate revenue, operating budget, and expense reporting.

Reviews and updates the annual upload of personnel data to initiate the current-year budget cycle.

Tests application updates as changes move from the development environment to production.

Selects budget training topics based on system updates, user needs, and annual budgeting cycles.

Delivers training through classroom, Zoom, and other remote formats.

Prepares and compiles annual budget documents.

Supports Budget Book preparation by completing updates and resolving issues that arise during development.

Creates consolidated Budget Book PDFs for distribution to Corporate Printing and key leadership.

Supports budget reviews with Cost Center Managers on personnel and headcount, rate changes, position changes, and cost center movements.

Finalizes budgeted headcount totals in alignment with approved staffing plans.

Obtains monthly new-hire, termination, and cost center data to support staffing updates.

Prepares and reviews cost center budgets for cost effectiveness and compliance with Agency guidelines, directives, and established budget procedures.

Prepares and produces budget-related reports for the Board, President, senior leadership, and cost center management.

Job Qualifications:

Working knowledge of employee policies and procedures relevant to budgeting, headcount, and cost center administration.

Proficiency in using computers and standard business applications to support budgeting and reporting activities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Ability to adapt effectively to changing priorities, timelines, and system requirements.

Strong oral and written communication skills to support training, coordination, and accurate documentation.

Strong problem-identification skills, including the ability to troubleshoot system, process, and data issues.

Work Environment:

General office conditions.

Frequent use of computers, standard office equipment, and multiple enterprise software platforms.

Regular collaboration with internal departments and cost center stakeholders.

Routine coordination across multiple enterprise systems and data sources.

Physical Abilities:

Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer and reviewing documents.

Ability to perform repetitive hand and finger motions for typing, data entry, and document processing.

Ability to read and interpret electronic and printed reports with sustained attention to detail.

Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and in virtual meetings.

Ability to lift, carry, and transport files and office materials up to approximately 15–25 lbs.