Budget Analyst II, O'Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West

  • University of Montana (UM), Helena College, and UM Western
  • Missoula, Montana
  • Full Time

Under the guidance/supervision of the OCRMW Director and Associate Director, the employee monitors budgets, assists with budget preparation, processes cost transfers, submits invoices on GrizMart, submits and tracks travel reimbursements, tracks invoice status, enters procard redistribution in Emburse, processes hiring paperwork, enters payroll, tracks contract end dates.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High degree of organization, self-motivation, and time management.
  • Ability to pay invoices, perform basic accounting, administrative, and personnel tasks
  • Advanced skill in Microsoft Excel. Ability to create and manipulate formulas, numerical and text data within spreadsheets, and to create and manage complex and multi-page budget spreadsheets.
  • Proficient with Microsoft 360 (Teams, Sharepoint, Word, Excel, OneDrive)
  • Superior attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to keep a calendar up to date and attend to tasks on a regular schedule
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects at once.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
  • Proven community-building skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills as well as flexibility.
  • Minimum three years experience in clerical work or accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of UMs pre- and post-grant budget processes
  • Experience with UMs systems such as Banner, UMDW, Infogriz, U-approve system, PAR, and Cayuse.
  • Experience following best practices and conforming to grant management guidelines.
  • Strong organizational skills, thoroughness, and attention to detail; initiative and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 360, including Teams and Sharepoint.

Additional Information

Compensation Title: Budget Analyst II

Union: FOCUS-MFPE

Work Schedule: 0.75 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.

Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum

Benefits Include : Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Screening of applications will begin after the closing date. Complete applications received by the closing date will be guaranteed consideration.

A complete application includes:

  1. Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as Dear Search Committee or Dear Hiring Manager is acceptable.
  2. Detailed Resume listing education and describing work experience
  3. Three (3) Professional References names and contact information
Job ID: 523209623
Originally Posted on: 6/1/2026

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