Analyst, Budget

Summary:
The Analyst, Budget, performs a variety of professional level budgeting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling the district's budget.


DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

· Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.

· Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.

· Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.

· Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:
· Assists in the compilation, analysis, maintenance, and evaluation of the district's budget.

· Analyzes, monitors, and corrects financial and budgetary data in the enterprise reporting system.

· Analyzes and compares budget to include personnel and non-personnel expenses.

· Assists in the preparation and presentation of budget reports.

· Receives, deposits, and monitors cash transactions, if applicable.

· Assists in the writing and publication of district budget documents.

· Maintains and updates budget department procedures and processes.

· Provides cost center assistance to schools and other divisions as needed in a professional manner.

· Assists staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.

· Assists in preparing monthly budget amendments for presentation to the school board.

· Prepares spreadsheets and journal vouchers and uploads them into the enterprise reporting system.

· Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.

· Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.

· Develops internal controls for investments and operations.

· Creates ad-hoc reports as needed.

· Supervises staff as assigned.

· Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills, including uploading and downloading data.

· Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Initiative: Volunteers readily. Undertakes self-development activities. Seeks increased responsibilities. Takes independent actions and calculated risks. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities. Asks for help when needed.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibit's ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how a job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Judgement: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgement. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Make timely decisions.

Problem Solving: Identifies problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Resolves problems in initial stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

Self-Management: Regulates impact of own emotions upon others. Remains focused and energized under stress. Accepts criticism and recovers quickly from setbacks. Projects realistic self-confidence in abilities.


NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability, or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.


Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in government accounting or budgeting can substitute for degree.

Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.

Mathematical Skills: Calculates figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Applies concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deals with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.