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Budget Analyst 1 or 2

Why join the team?

At the Georgia Department of Revenue, we are working to continuously provide the best customer service in the state. To get there we need exceptionally talented people like you. If you would like to help us build on our vision of maintaining a highly motivated and well-trained workforce who proudly serves the Georgia residents and business owners, this is your chance to shine!

What will you do?
As a Budget Analyst, you will diligently work to develop, analyze, and/or revise budgets and supporting schedules for assigned organizations and program areas, recommend appropriate courses of action to management, and perform expenditure analyses  for management review.
 

What do we offer?

• An environment of encouragement and growth.
• A chance to make a difference by being a part of a driven and dynamic organization
• Competitive compensation, paid leave, comprehensive benefits package

Which qualifications are required?

Level 1: Associate degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, or finance from an accredited college or university; OR Two years of fiscal analysis job-related experience. 

Level 2:  Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance from an accredited college or university AND two years of fiscal analysis job-related experience 

OR Four years of fiscal analysis job-related experience 

OR Two years of experience at the lower-level Budget Analyst 1 (FIP010) or position equivalent 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  

·         Analyzing agency budgeting and accounting reports/requests to maintain expenditure controls. 

·         Developing policy and budget-related initiatives while making recommendations based on analysis. 

·         Consulting with management to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes. 

·         Developing, preparing, analyzing, and/or revising annual operating budget, capital and/or zero-base budgets and supporting schedules in accordance with appropriations and departmental instructions. 

·         Examining budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. 

·         Maintaining financial records and documentation. 

·         May assess financial data to determine the resources required to implement a program, or to analyze trends 

·         May prepare and compile statistical analyses, projections, costing, or plans and prepare budget amendments 

·         May request budgetary codes, track physical inventory or record/audit expenses, or document use of funds and adherence to budget allocations. 

·         Monitoring budgets and identifying variances, surplus or deficit amounts, and solutions. 

·         Performing cost-benefit analyses. 

Essential Criteria:  

·         Experience - A minimum of two years of experience in one or a combination of the following functions: 

o    Accounting 

o    Finance 

o    Budget 

·         Teamwork and Cooperation: Demonstrated ability to promote and work in a team atmosphere, be inclusive of all team members, and work well with co-workers & leadership 

·         Judgment and Decision Making: Demonstrated ability to weigh the needs of the taxpayers and the department to decide the best course of action for all parties 

·         Accountability: Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility for one’s actions with honesty and integrity, while maintaining credibility and remaining committed to organizational success  

·         Customer Service: Demonstrated ability to appropriately address internal & external customer issues while respecting business needs Good verbal and written communication skills  

·         Results Orientation: Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines to achieve performance goals, while focused on efficient & effective problem resolution 

·         Experience using Peoplesoft Financials or similar software for financial analytics 

Level 2:  

·         Experience with the preparation of the following: 

o    Annual Operating Budget 

o    Budget & Expenditure Analysis 

o    Budget Comparison Reports  

Preferred Criteria:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other related areas

·         Current or prior employment with a State Agency in a Budget Analyst I or Accounting Technician role 

·         Experience using the following applications: 

o    PeopleSoft HCM/Employee Self Service 

o    Concur Travel or similar travel expense management software 

·         Intermediate knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel 

·         Experience with preparation of the following: 

o    Annual Operating Budget

 o    Budget & Expenditure Analysis 

o    Budget Comparison Reports  

Level 2:

·         Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or other related areas 

·         Expertise with use of Microsoft Excel to include functions to include, pivot tables, V-lookup, complex formulas, sorting, filtering, etc., importing large data 

·         Expertise in the use of PeopleSoft HCM & Financials modules including, queries, ordering reports such as the Personal Services Projections, and budget Journal Upload Process 

·         Extensive knowledge of state budgeting practices and processes.

·         Budget Comparison, Exceptions and Error Reports, (AR, AP, GL, AM) 

Level 1

Position Status: Unclassified

Pay Grade: I

Expected Salary: $51,811.80

Level 2

Position Status: Unclassified

Pay Grade: J

Expected salary:  $56,992.98

Location:  2595 Century Parkway|  Atlanta GA 30345  

*DoR temporary associates must have completed at least 6 consecutive months on the current assignment for consideration. 

This is a hybrid position. The Budget Analyst position operates out of the assigned office and have the ability to telework. 

State Personnel Board Rules for current State Employees
478-1-.12 Salary
478-1-.15 Changes to Employment Status 

Important: All selected applicants for Department of Revenue positions are subject to a State of Georgia tax records check and a criminal background investigation before final approval to begin work. Additional background processes may be in place for some positions, such as law enforcement. In addition, the highest level of education indicated on your Team Georgia Careers Profile will be verified. 

If you need an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources Office at dor-fmla@dor.ga.gov. Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, only applicants selected for interview will be notified for final applicant selection. Human Resources maintains the discretion to close the job announcement prior to the closing date if a significant number of applications are received. Equal Opportunity Employer: 
The Department of Revenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category. This policy statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, training, and termination.