Budget Analyst

About This Role

This role will assist with the development, preparation, and revision of the DeKalb CSB operating budget, focusing on expenditure trends, budget allocations, and variance analysis. The Budget Analyst will also manage expense reimbursement contracts and provide financial summaries.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget preparation including budget calendar, planning, development, and meetings with directors and managers
• Conduct monthly reviews comparing budget to actual to ensure compliance and comment on variances
• Compile, submit, track, and monitor all expense reimbursement contracts
• Analyze monthly preliminary financial statements for missing expenses and 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 recommended solutions
• Prepare or complete various forms, reports, correspondence, expenditure trends and projections, budget allocations, variance analysis, and operational reports
• Analyze budget submission, funds request processes, and new position requests; make recommendations to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Develop and submit budget reports monthly; work with directors and managers to refine departmental objectives
• Analyze data and identify trends; make recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve operations

Requirements

• Knowledge of budget development process
• Knowledge of state contract and reporting requirements
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain financial information
• Knowledge of financial systems
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field OR 2 or more years of fiscal analysis experience
• Entry level, or 2+ years of fiscal analysis experience if no Bachelor's degree

Skills

* Required skills