What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting & Budget Analyst position at Blackstone Talent Group?
Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency, is seeking an Accounting & Budget Analyst to join our Client's team.
Overview / Purpose Of Role
This temporary position will provide accounting and financial planning support to the Digital Innovation and Technology department during the current fiscal year. The analyst will assist with forecasting, budget development, and financial journal preparation to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Overview / Purpose Of Role
This temporary position will provide accounting and financial planning support to the Digital Innovation and Technology department during the current fiscal year. The analyst will assist with forecasting, budget development, and financial journal preparation to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support budget development and forecasting, including data gathering, analysis, and preparation of budget schedules.
- Prepare and process financial journals, transfers, and other accounting entries accurately and on schedule.
- Reconcile accounts and assist in month-end and year-end financial activities.
- Generate and analyze financial reports to support decision-making.
- Assist in preparing presentations or summaries for leadership and financial planning discussions.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure consistency with university financial policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis.
- Proficiency with Oracle Financials or other large enterprise financial systems (strongly preferred).
- Familiarity with fund accounting or higher education financial environments preferred.
- Strong analytical and Excel skills, including use of formulas, pivots, and data validation.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Early to mid-career professional with solid foundational accounting and budgeting skills.
- Quick learner with the ability to navigate complex financial systems.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a university or public-sector environment.
- Temporary full-time role through June 30, 2026, with potential for extension depending on budget and workload.
- Standard university business hours; minimal overtime expected.