Budget and Finance Specialist II

Position Title:

Budget and Finance Specialist II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, accounting, MIS, or related field
Experience with multi-fund accounting and budget development, particularly in higher education.
Experience with computerized financial systems.
Experience with financial management, analysis, and reporting.
Previous experience with Workday.

Job Description:

Summary

Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking qualified candidates for a Budget and Finance Specialist II position. Under general supervision from the Budget and Finance Specialist IV, this position will assist in the fiscal management of the department. Department services include enterprise business and student information systems, research technology, security, voice, network services, data center operations, audiovisual experience, and endpoint technology.

It is essential for the candidate to readily assume responsibility, use independent judgment, take initiative, and coordinate a variety of activities. The candidate will need to retain a broad knowledge base of the unit’s policies and procedures, use computer applications/software (e.g. Microsoft Excel) to generate and produce budgeting reports and interact with a diverse constituency of individuals.

Additionally, this position will be responsible for:

• developing financial reports and projections
• assisting in developing annual departmental budgets and tracking adjustments
• collecting and analyzing data
• approving departmental financial transactions
• managing and advising on multiple funding sources including general funds, student technology fees, fee for service, cost recovery, and grants.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, analytical and mathematical skills, an understanding of accounting principles, the ability to make independent judgment, great attention to detail, and the ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals.

This position offers the opportunity for hybrid work but does require the employee to reside in the state of Iowa on or before the start of employment.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity

• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS808

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by February 1, 2026.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email work@tuhustle.com or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans

• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

January 22, 2026

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R18491