Due to Internal promotion, the Peoria Unified School District has an Opening for a Budget Analyst. This position reports directly to the Director of Budget and Accounting and will provide and maintain all data relative to the District’s budget development process and budget maintenance to include Student Membership, Budget calculations, detailed Budget Monitoring and Analysis.
The selected candidate will perform simple and complex analysis using financial and other related data. This individual will utilize the results of analysis to prepare standard and ad-hoc management reporting, develop proposed solutions to business problems, and communicate with supervision/subordinates to gather information and research issues necessary to accomplish daily tasks.
The annual salary range for the position is up to $74,172 with a minimum starting annual salary of $58,465.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
ü Knowledge of various Budgeting Techniques such as, Performance Based budgeting, Incremental budgeting, Multi-year budgeting, and Zero-Based budgeting.
ü Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures.
ü Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures.
ü Knowledge of report generation software such as Crystal Reports, SQL Reporting Services (SRS), MS-Access Reporting Tool or other database management reporting software
ü Proficiency in the use of computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Office software applications.
ü Experience with MUNIS enterprise financial software preferred.
ü Excellent organizational skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and effective communication skills.
ü Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
ü Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred) AND 3 years budget development/analysis experience, OR any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
· Assist in the development and preparation of the District Budget and ADM calculations.
· Assist with Employee Position Control to insure that all positions are budgeted.
· Reconcile the District’s Accounting System Budget with current ADE Budget Reports.
· Corresponds with school sites regarding budget allocations and expenditures.
· Assist in CEC monitoring and A.R.S. 15-915 compliance.
· Prepare various financial reports and analysis.
· Assist in the development of internal report templates using database management software for use by site/department personnel.
· Reports on quality metrics and utilizes information to analyze variances from goal. Will initiate appropriate corrective action and/or preventive action. Prepares reports to support timely and accurate decisions about process improvement
· Prepares a formal comprehensive District Budget document suitable for submission for the Meritorious Budget Award or comparable
· Maintains knowledge of the Arizona Uniform System of Financial Records and relevant Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
· Prepare and transmit correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets to Federal, State, County, City agencies.
· Assist in special projects as assigned.
· Performs other duties as assigned or required.
