Budget Analyst jobs in Fairbanks, AK

Summary or Purpose

Performs a variety of budget functions in the maintenance of financial, budget and accounting records for a Budget Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Processes and reconciles transfers, expenditures and technical transactions for the Budget Office, in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Borough rules, regulations and ordinances.

Performs technical budget accounting work; provides professional and technical guidance to Department staff, assists in the preparation of the special and annual budgets and reports; assists in the development and management of NSB operating budget.

Researches and analyzes technical budget transactions to resolve questions and validate data.

Reviews source documents for compliance with rules and regulations; determines proper handling of budget transactions.

Assists in the coordination of information and communications between the Budget Office and other Borough departments to clarify and reconcile special funds, allocations, and budget accounting issues.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.

Knowledge of computer hardware and accounting software applications.

Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and Borough budget policies and procedures.

Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial documents.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

High school graduate or G.E.D./ or, a combination of 12 years of education and realted work experience.

Two years of budget or accounting work experience using financial software.

One year work experience using JD Edwards software.

One year work experience with Excel spreadsheets.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.