What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Allocation and Cost Analyst position at California High-Speed Rail Authority?
About the Organization
Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging and rewarding job opportunity.
About the Role
Under the general direction of the Supervisor II, the Analyst III shall lead the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) expenditure review of monthly budget adjustments and change orders, production of monthly reports, and provide forecasting analysis of monthly spending and accruals for the multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project. Duties include monthly written reports for the Capital Outlay Report and the Funding Contribution Plan, validation of the monthly cost report, budget adjustments, funding allocations, and spend-to-date. The Analyst III regularly meets with program managers and liaisons to discuss a variety of reports and prepares and reviews various levels of researched-based analysis for upper management and executives.
Desirable Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related degree.
• Extensive analytical experience in the finance and accounting fields.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of various computer software applications/databases, the internet and Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel expertise.
• Experience presenting fiscal reports and information effectively both orally and in writing.
• Experience with database construction and pivot tables, data management, and data integrity.
• Strong communication skills and experience working and communicating with various levels of staff, external parties, and the public.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Reconciliation experience.
• Experience with auditing and reviewing expenditures and forecasts.
• Experience with governmental accounting, budgeting, funding sources and uses, adjustments, and reallocations.
• Knowledge of the uniform accounting system and financial organization and procedures of the State of California and related laws, rules, and regulations.
• Experience with general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Experience with project budgeting.
• Knowledge of financial management and financial analysis.
• Experience with project accounting.
• Experience with preparation of financial reports and funding forecasts.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies.
Minimum Qualifications
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Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Salary : $6,623 - $8,290