State and Federal Programs Business Analyst

The Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 has an opening for a State and Federal Programs Fiscal Analyst.

Applicants must apply via Applitrack and complete the online application at http://www.tiu11.org. To be considered for an open position, applicants must upload the following required clearances:

• Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Report
• Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance
• Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• Act 114 Federal Criminal History Clearance
  
  

Links to these clearances can be found here: https://www.tiu11.org/human-resources/. Cut and paste this URL into a browser to access.

The position is Non-certificated (non-professional) Level 4.5 located at the TIU Main office in McVeytown (12 months/year - 8 hours/day).

Position Title State & Federal Programs Fiscal Analyst Employee Status Non-certificated (non-professional) Employee Level 4 Role Relationships The State & Federal Programs Fiscal Analyst is directly responsible to the Director for Management Services for supervision and evaluation. Fundamental Duties/Essential Functions

• Be responsible for the preparation and monitoring of various program budgets in coordination with program operators.
• Be responsible for the year end accounting and closeout process for programs to include preparation of final expenditure reports.
• Act as the liaison with state funding departments on fiscal issues related to TIU programs.
• Assist with preparation for the fiscal year end audit and the PDE Annual Financial Report.
• Attend program meetings and trainings to insure compliance on fiscal issues.
• Maintain E-grant system fiscal reporting for required programs.
• Assist in the preparation of applications for E-Rate, as needed.
• Assist in the developing and maintaining of cost allocation plans for various programs.
• Prepare contract invoices for billing various state, federal and local entities.
• Assist in the preparation of request for proposals to sub contract services.
• Assist with coordinating contracts to vendors.
• Support the processing of program requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly cash reconciliations and other required grantor reporting.
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations, as needed.
• Execute data entry of accounting information, including purchase orders, cash disbursements, cash receipts, and journal entries. 16. Be responsible for maintaining program and contract files.
• Operate in-house computer system in accordance with the accounting/payroll functions.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director for Management Services or the Financial Accounting Manager.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess these skills, knowledge and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

• Ability to orally communicate well (appropriate grammar, pleasant voice, affable manner) in English using the telephone and in all personal contacts with office staff and the general public.
• Ability to present oneself in a business-like manner to include personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor to others.
• Ability to present ideas logically in writing to include good proofreading, spelling and written grammar skills.
• Ability to work well and cooperate with program administrators, program grantors, also state and federal agency personnel.
• Ability to logically perform many interrelated activities on a timely basis.
• Ability to interpret local, state, and federal budgets to properly assign cost categories.
• Ability to lift and carry packages and computer equipment up to 25 pounds
• Ability to operate copier, calculator and computer equipment necessary for business functions.
• Ability to perform with efficiency and a high level of accuracy in all office procedures.
  
  

Qualification Standards

• Education: Associates degree required.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of experience with fiscal or accounting transactions. Prior experience with computer spreadsheets required. Strong mathematical aptitude preferred.