What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Analyst position at THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF MICHIGAN?
SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of activities designed to provide budget support such as monitors court revenue and expenditures, prepares financial reports, budget requests and projections, statistical reporting and other duties as required. This title may be assigned within any of the various units within the Budget and Finance Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assists the Budget Manager in preparing budget, amendments, line item transfers, and projections and monitors budgeted line items, including payroll fringe rates.
• Tracks budget expenditures, conducts research, and compiles data for reports and projects.
• Prepares internal financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) and supports year-end close-out, including general ledger and grant requirements. Contributes to gathering data for the Court Cost Plan.
• Ensures purchase documentation are in compliance with funding requirements and allocations.
• Performs accounting functions (court related payments, suspense accounts, controlling inventory, auditing cash receipts and/or financial transactions and records, revenue/expenditure estimation.
• Performs accounting functions (record keeping, reconciliation, court related payments, suspense accounts, controlling inventory, auditing and revenue/expenditure estimation)
• Makes recommendations for improving accounting systems and procedures.
• Prepares performance and trend analysis of third-party court revenue.
• Assists in maintaining current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, financial systems, federal and state policies and directives and current accounting standards.
• Maintains spreadsheets as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Licenses and Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or related field.
• Two (2) years of professional budgeting or accounting experience within the last five (5) years.
• General knowledge of government finance, budgeting, auditing, and relevant computer applications.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and relevant Court software.
• Experience commensurate with the job that demonstrates the required skills and competencies may be considered in lieu of education requirement(s).
• If an employee drives on behalf of the Court, the employee must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license, no fault insurance and access to a vehicle to use in the performance of assigned duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful situations.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public.
• Proficiency in operating office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Working knowledge of court processes and procedures (preferred).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Additional Requirements:
• Successful completion of criminal and IV-D background check, fingerprinting and rechecks.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the title. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Specific job duties vary from position to position.
Grant funded positions are contingent on availability of grant funding and may be terminated should funding substantially reduce or cease. The affected employee may be considered as a candidate for other vacant positions within the Court for which they are qualified.
NOTES:
10/10/2017 New title added
01/23/2024 Updated essential Functions, Qualifications and for content
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