FINANCE - BUDGET ANALYST

Salary Range: 43,000 - 50,000

Job Summary
Assist with the development, preparation, and revision of DeKalb CSB operating budget. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, expenditure trends and projections, budget allocations, variance analysis, operational reports, or other documents within designated timeframes. Perform reviews and analysis of budget program and policy issues. Performs expenditure analyses and prepares budget-related financial summaries and recommendations for management review.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, incumbent duties and responsibilities will include but is not limited to the following:

• Assist with the budget preparation including but not limited to budget calendar, planning, development, and budget planning meeting with directors and managers.
• Conduct monthly reviews comparing budget to actual to ensure compliance with approved budget and commenting on high and low variances.
• Analyze monthly preliminary financial statements for missing expenses, prepare expense accrual entries.
• Generate invoicing for expense-based contracts and record to revenue and accounts receivables.
• Identify potential problems and inform directors and managers with recommend solutions.
• Prepare or complete various forms, reports, correspondence, expenditure trends and projections, budget allocations, variance analysis, operational reports, or other documents within designated timeframes.
• Analyze budget submission, funds request processes and new position request; make recommendations to increase efficiency and accuracy and monitor new or changing budgetary implications.
• Develop and submit budget reports monthly; work with directors and managers to develop and refine statements of departmental objectives; perform periodic reviews of budget variances and progress on objectives.
• Analyze data and identify trends; make recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve operations.
• Notify directors and managers of developments at the State level that may impact their departments including but not limited to contract changes or performance expectations.
• Participate in field research projects; prepare financial information; assist departments with policy and procedures if necessary.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

SKILL, COMPETENCY AND EDUCATION AND/OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of budget development process
• Knowledge of state contract and reporting requirements
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain financial information
• Knowledge of financial system
• Ability to interpret and apply DCSB policies and procedures
• Ability to apply rules, regulations, and policies to specific budget programs and areas
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Skilled in the use of accounting spreadsheet applications
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
• Preferred: 2 or more years of fiscal analysis experience
  
  

**Hybrid consideration after 3 months Introduction period**