Financial Analyst (Federal Programs)

OFFICE OF FED GRANTS & PROGR

Support Staff - School Support - Other

Job Number : 4600241738

Start Date :

Open Date : 12/16/2021

Closing Date :

The Financial Analyst supports the Fiscal Manager in all aspects of federal programs funding and budgetary issues. The incumbent serves as the liaison working with the budget accounting and procurement departments to maintain account/activities setup, budget transactions and purchase orders. The Financial Analyst will monitor, record and report required financial activities.

• Assists with the management, expenditure, tracking, development of federal funds and set up of the district Title I, II, and IV budgets (to include set-asides, allocations to schools, accounting codes, and school/district based budget summaries).

• Assists the Financial Manager with the completion of the annual budget development process and the development of corrective actions relative to audit findings and state reporting requirements.

• Generates financial reports for programs managed by the department.

• Establishes electronic tracking systems/budget logs for federally funded programs.

• Researches and provides documentation to support internal, federal and state audit requirements to ensure that all standards are within compliance.

• Collaborates with Procurement to close out active Purchase Orders with final invoices submitted.

• Reviews monthly General Ledger (GL) reports for accuracy and spending trends.

• Assists with compiling the required data and overall budget layout for upload into the Consolidated Application to include: Comparability Report Private School Allocations (per pupil amount and equitable distribution), Summer School Personnel, and Contractual Services/ Special Projects.

• Maintains the Lawson Activities module by updating the configuration each fiscal year.

• Ensures timely processing of transfer requests, budget uploads, and account set-up.

• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Requirements :

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related field required.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Three years of school system or financial related experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

? Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.

? Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.

? Ability to listen and understand information.

? Ability to establish and accomplish goals and objectives.

? Ability to work effectively within a complex organizational structure.

? Ability to effectively problem solve.

? Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

? Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.

? Skilled in collecting, analyzing and organizing complex data.

Compensation :

SALARY GRADE: 129

SALARY RANGE: $61, 576 to $88, 248

WORK DAYS: 252 (Annual)

FLSA Status : Exempt

Employment Category :
At-Will

Reports to: : Director of Office of Federal Grants and Programs