Budget Analyst II

Job overview

The Budget Analyst II role is onsite in Davie, FL. Compensation is not specified. The position supports an assigned unit’s financial success at Nova Southeastern University, a not-for-profit independent university focused on academic excellence and innovation. The analyst reviews financial records and budget estimates for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, then reports findings to management. Budget analysis, expenditure monitoring, and financial recommendations help the assigned unit plan resources and maintain financial controls.

What you'll do

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records and financial reports
• report unit finances to management
• develop and analyze budgets and compare budgeted revenues and expenses with actuals
• interpret budget directives and ensure compliance
• compile and maintain financial records
• prepare purchase orders, check requests, expense reports, journal entries, and budget transfers
• review operating budgets and trends
• monitor monthly reports and expenditure controls
• provide cost-analysis and budget-preparation assistance
• summarize budgets and recommend approval or disapproval of funding requests
• support grant and contract accounting
• identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• complete special projects as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

budget analyst ii

budget analysis

financial reporting

accounting records

expenditure controls

grant accounting

cost analysis

davie fl

nova southeastern university

bachelor’s degree

2–4 years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tuition waiver, retirement plan, and medical and dental plans.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of accounting or budget-related experience. The posting says nights or weekends may be required.

About the employer

Nova Southeastern University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.