Under the direction of the Director of Community Schools, the Financial Analyst performs responsible duties in the planning and preparation of the annual Community Schools budgets, monitoring the day-to-day financial operations of the grants, analysis and control of the expenditure budget, and ensures fiscal controls and accountability.
>Gathers preliminary budgetary data, tabulates expenditures and unit cost information, and provides related services directed toward the compilation and evaluation of the division’s preliminary budgetary request;
Keeps the Director of Community Schools informed of all financial/budgetary issues pertaining to the grant program;
Assists schools using grant funds with the budget/accounting process relative to utilizing their appropriations; develops and maintains individual spreadsheets for schools; develops and maintains an effective computerized tracking and monitoring system for expenditures; and participates in gathering data for both internal and external audits;
Assists in preparation of the grant applications, budgets and reports analysis, and reconciles reports generated by departments within the system for accuracy and follow-ups, as needed;
Writes and/or edits narrative reports describing Community Schools program expansion, reduction, deletion or other program modifications based upon suggested program modifications;
Works with the Grants Financial Management Office in the development of improved accounting/budgetary control systems related to adopted budgets;
Provides technical assistance for consistency and accuracy in grant fiscal policies, procedures and requirements; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
Strong analytical skills, demonstrating logical thinking by gathering data and looking at different sources in various possible ways;
Possess working knowledge of office procedures, policies, practices and equipment;
Considerable knowledge of the functions, organization, governing laws and regulations;
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program leadership, program employees and other staff,
Must possess strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); and
Considerable knowledge of the research and statistical principles, methods, procedures applicable to governmental budgeting and accounting.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, public administration, business administration or related field required. A minimum of three (3) years of responsible experience in business and/or public administration required.
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No direct supervisory responsibilities.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
None.
