What are the responsibilities and job description for the Departmental Budget Analyst - MSAP Synergy position at Wake County Public School System?
Overview
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET ANALYST
WORKING TITLE
Magnet Schools Assistance Programs (MSAP)-Budget Analyst/Synergy
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Magnet and Curriculum Enhancement Programs
LOCATION
Crossroads I, Cary, NC
PAY GRADE
Noncertified Grade 25
FLSA STATUS
Nonexempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
No
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Analyzes, verifies, coordinates, and reconciles MSAP budgets to ensure the maximized use of resources; complies with local, state, and federal fiscal requirements. Focuses on compiling and generating data relevant to program development and budget accountability. Collaborates with teachers, administrators, vendors, and the school system's Purchasing and Budget departments to track encumbrances and invoices to facilitate the reconciliation of accounts and to ensure effective use of resources to improve student performance. This position is grant funded and is expected to end September 30, 2027.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles;
- Considerable knowledge of working with contracts;
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel; Google Apps;
- Strong skills in budget, purchasing, and procurement procedures;
- Critical thinking and problem–solving skills;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Ability to operate accounting systems for data management, problem resolution, and information research;
- Ability to meet deadlines;
- Ability to proofread documents and prepare clear and comprehensive reports;
- Ability to exercise independent initiative to perform both original and recurring assignments, and exercise judgment in the absence of clear directives;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external agencies, vendors, and the community.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE\
- Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in business, accounting, or related field; AND
- Five years of experience in finance, accounting, or related field; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in business or accounting;
- Knowledge of Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) financial systems and processes;
- Experience working with Oracle based accounting systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/2023
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.