POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
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.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.