Budget Analyst

BUDGET ANALYST

FINANCIAL SERVICES BUREAU

HELENA, MT

The Fiscal Bureau Budget Analyst supports both the Department and Division missions by performing complex and critical services. The department operates under a $451 million biennial budget and each funding source has unique program guidelines requiring individual analysis and evaluation. The fluctuating nature and demands for accountability of these revenue sources require detailed fund control methods to effectively forecast revenue and to report expenditure activities.

Prepare and analyze each division’s budget within the department, Forecast revenues, expenditures, and cash balances. Many of the department's revenue estimates are influenced by factors such as economics, weather conditions, and state and federal legislation. Analyze program financial data. Establish and maintain SABHRS budgeting controls so that all accounting and budgeting transactions process and correct reports are generated. Design implements and update computerized reports containing historic fiscal information, current period expenditures and revenues and balances for specific contracts. Allocate each division’s annual operating budget into hundreds of organizational centers and monitor the spending in conjunction with the DOC planned management plan. Establish and maintain SABHRS budgeting controls so that all accounting and budgeting transactions process and correct reports are generated.

QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration or a related field, including course work in the accounting area, and 4 years of budgeting experience.

Combination of experience and education to be considered.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS – Cover Letter, Resume, State of Montana Application

Applications missing required documentation will not be considered.

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS - Health, dental, vision & prescription coverage for self or dependents available from date of hire, 15 paid vacation days, 12 sick days & 10-11 paid holidays annually, and membership in Retirement system with state contribution (vesting applies). Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.

To apply or for full position details visit https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=22141611&tz=GMT-06:00&tzname=America/Denver

Questions? Call or text 406-589-9815

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.90 - $30.52 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Budgeting: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location