Budget Analyst

TITLE: BUDGET ANALYST QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field. Related work experience preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light Work; exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as often as needed to move objects. REPORTS TO/SUPERVISES: As assigned by Bay District Organizational Structure PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develops and maintains information systems to generate documentation for District's Annual Budget and Supporting Documents - Monitors District and school budgets for appropriate use of accounting and for availability of funds as well as provides progress reporting - Develops, installs and maintains automated information systems that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the District's Business and Finance functions - Assists both District and school administrators with budget, business information, grant information and financial questions or problems - Provides technical assistance in development and evaluation of budgets for schools, support units and special program areas - Analyzes expenditure reports, researches problems, and assists in correcting problems - Calculates and compiles data accurately and prepares detailed charts, graphs, reports, budget transfers and amendments - Assists school and District departments with budget or financial questions, concerns or transfers - Assists Budget Officer with the development and operation of project or center specific annual budgets - Designs, maintains, and oversees the automated input of Budget Data into the online platform to prevent manual input and keying errors - Designs, maintains, and operates automated reporting systems for a variety of functions including: Human Resource Personnel Lists, Program Cost Report, Quarterly sweeps of personnel/financial databases and other required informational reports - Assists Payroll and Finance personnel in mass transfer or amendments - Manages the preparation and monitoring of Federal Programs, including budget amendments, award notifications androll-forward letters - Ensures proper accounting and reporting for grants; tracking and closing multi-year grants effectively - Maintains fiscal information, files and records for compliance and audit purposes - Submits monthly Federal Expenditure reports through Florida Grants System (FLAGS), G5 and other funding sources - Assists with year-end processing and reconciliation of federal cash, revenues and expenditures - Analyzes expenditure reports, researches discrepancies and prepares detailed reports, charts and graphs - Provides information on budgets and spending trends, assisting district and charter schools with financial inquiries - Responds to auditors by providing required information and coordinating project activities - Prepares and submits year-end Federal reports to FLDOE and other government entities, including FA-399s and 499s - Liaises with departments and program managers to process personnel changes accurately - Works closely with administrators to develop and provide training for school and/or District personnel as needed - Performs other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of accounting, audit and budgetary principles, practices and procedures