The W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation (FCFC) is seeking applications for a Budget Analyst II to join our accounting team. This position plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of the college by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across a variety of accounting and business processes.

• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports to support leadership in planning, monitoring, and decision-making.
• Accurately process personnel forms, payroll entries, and payroll redistributions, ensuring compliance with university policies and deadlines.
• Manage purchasing and procurement transactions, verify budget availability, and ensure proper approvals are in place.
• Support faculty, staff, and students with travel and contracted service needs, including form preparation, accurate submissions, and coordination with procurement offices.
• Reconcile ProCard transactions, collect and verify receipts, and ensure compliance with OSP and university guidelines.
• Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of UM’s financial systems and processes in order to provide accurate guidance and ensure compliance with university and external policies.

• High School diploma and two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of professional budget management practices and accounting principles.
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills and ability to meet deadlines in a busy, high volume transactional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor account and grant activity and reconcile accounts.
• Demonstrated high degree of proficiency in the operation of personal computers and related word processing, spreadsheet and database software (Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, Outlook).
• Acute attention to detail is essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge in payroll management and processing.
• Demonstrated consistency, clarity, excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain detailed financial information and concepts on a level “non-accounting” people will understand.
• Ability to consult with faculty and administrators and act as a resource to help them achieve their department / project goals, while meeting requirements as applicable.
• Ability to understand university, state, federal and accounting practices and budget processes.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to work on projects independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting (or equivalent combination of education and work experience), including completion of accounting coursework.
• Three (3) years of relevant accounting experience with direct responsibility for performing accounting functions.

Position Number:070110

Compensation Title: Budget Analyst II

Work Schedule:Full-time, 1.0 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; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

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

Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking. Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.

Testing: Individual hiring departments withing the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Further, based on the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Dept. of State, the University may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the University is not able to pay the $100,000 payment accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.