Budget Analyst
Job Posting for Budget Analyst at Beaufort County School District
- Assists the Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Budget and Procurement in developing the annual General Fund operating, debt, and capital project budgets as well as management of revenue to align with the Board of Education’s goals and policies
- Develops documents and schedules used to support the budget planning and development process. Participates in budget preparation, including data collection and performing prior-year analysis. Prepares salary and benefits projections to assist with the budget planning process. Prepares, proofs, and enters budget data into financial system
- Applies principles of accounting to analyze past and present financial operations and estimates future revenues and expenditures during the budget development process.
- Reviews annual budget request and evaluates merit of requests
- Prepares documentation to support the District’s budget request to budget stakeholders including but not limited to, schedules, narratives, memoranda, and ordinances
- Monitors the administration of the annual budget and works with Finance leadership and affected schools or departments to resolve budgetary issues
- Monitors school and departmental budgets for spending and provides expertise regarding facilitating and preparing budget transfers. Reviews transfers for compliance with Board policies, accuracy and available spending
- Utilizes financial software to establish account, troubleshoot issues, create and maintain reports, and serve as the budget liaison for new software upgrades. This position will be the first point of contact for schools and departments to assist and resolve budget and account code errors.
- Prepares and maintains periodic statistical and trend analysis that provides relevant information for decision-making purposes in addition to special financial reports as requested by leadership.
- Collaborates with Human Resources in maintaining the process for position control at all locations and enters allocations in financial software system for personnel changes throughout the year. Maintain records of all approvals and backup documentation.
- Provides support and reporting for annual budget, quarterly reports, annual audit and preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- Other analysis and reporting at the request of leadership
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting from an accredited educational institution or equivalent experience in Finance and/or Accounting.
- Ability to present technical information in a clear and understandable way
- Ability to prepare budget drafts for complex contract and grant proposals
- Ability to analyze financial data and budget trends
- Sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Proficient in using automated financial systems, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Crystal Reporting and Microsoft Access
- Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and organizational skills
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies or management
- Ability to effectively present information to top management
- Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
- Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
- Speak and hear.
- Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
- Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.
- Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
- Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- Have regular and punctual attendance.
- Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
- As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.
JobID: 14355
Position Type:
Administrative Staff
Administrative Staff
Date Posted:
9/14/2023
9/14/2023
Location:
FINANCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
FINANCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
POSITION PURPOSE: Reporting to the Director of Budget and Procurement, the Budget Analyst manages and maintains budgetary and financial records of the General Fund budget for Beaufort County School District. This includes performing analysis of historical and current operational data, forecasting and monitoring of future revenues and expenditures used for budgetary inputs for preparation of the annual budget. Additionally, the Budget Analyst will provide budget and general ledger support to schools and District departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information is available for use in current and future financial decisions.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Budget & Procurement, Financial Services Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Superintendent or another district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:
DAYS PER YEAR: 260
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Administrative Salary Schedule - LEVEL TBD
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Administrative
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an online application and adding this specific job to your online application.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:
1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).
Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________
Employee's Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________________________
THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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