Budget Position Analyst

Finance

Support Staff - Position - Other - Other

Job Number : 4600223304

Start Date :

Open Date : 05/07/2021

Closing Date : 10/15/2021

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Budget Position Analyst will be responsible for maintaining alignment with budgeted funds and authorized position counts. The incumbent will analyze the monthly payroll, forecast budget to actual, make recommendations for adjustments, and ensure consistency in budgeted funds and actual payment of salary and benefits. This position will validate all position action request (PAR) forms, ensure sufficient funding, move funds if necessary, ensure sufficient budget for placed personnel, and ensure that all reclassifications of expenditures occur, if necessary. This position also assists other Senior Budget Analysts in the preparation of the General Fund and Special Revenue budgets within the district, forecasting, and financial analysis and assists in special projects at the request of the Executive Director of Budget Services. This position requires constant collaboration with the Human Resources department to ensure budget is aligned with position before staffing is executed within the organization. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Budgeting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Works closely with Position Control personnel in Human Resources to maintain position control and analyze salary and benefit adjustments throughout the year.
2. Conducts analysis and develops reports to ensure budget and position actions are aligned.
3. Assists in the preparation and implementation of the Annual General Fund and Special Revenue Budgets including consolidation of district requests, budget estimates, justifications and developing written departmental procedures as necessary.
4. Reviews budget adjustments and associated documentation to ensure compliance with Board policy and departmental procedures.
5. Assists Principals, Executive Directors, Directors, and Budget Center Managers in identifying funding alternatives.
6. Performs a wide variety of administration and analytical duties connected with the review, justification, and presentation of multiple budgets for Atlanta Public Schools.
7. Attends meetings as directed and reviews relevant legislation to keep abreast of developing budgetary and financial practices.
8. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.
9. Required to attend scheduled shift during regular business hours as mandate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Sound knowledge of budget procedures and guidelines as applicable to school districts. Strong analytical skills needed to review and understand relationships between position and budget data. Must be able to work on a time schedule and meet deadlines. Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities. Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues. Must be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Requirements :

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Four (4) years of related work experience.

Compensation :

Salary Grade: 129

Salary Range: FY'21 APS Salary Schedule (All Positions)

Work Year: Annual

FLSA Status : Exempt

Employment Category :
At-Will

Reports to: : EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - BUDGET SERVICES