Budget Analyst 1 - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)
Job Summary:
Under supervision, this position develops, prepares, analyzes and/or revises budgets and supporting schedules for assigned organizations or program areas. Performs review and analysis of budget program and policy issues, analyzes financial trends or proposed legislation, and recommends appropriate courses of action to management. Performs expenditure analysis and prepares budget related financial summaries and recommendations for management review.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop, prepare, analyze and/or revise Annual Operating Budget.
- Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
- Research budget variances and make recommendations accordingly to the Budget Manager.
- Prepare quarterly budget amendments as needed.
- Review/Approve Purchase Orders & Position Action (PA) requests.
- Review all agency contracts and prepare associated budget documents.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly budget projections.
- Assist in preparing expenditure reclassifications as needed.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with all customers.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
- Ability to analyze data and develop sound conclusions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or public/business administration from an accredited college or university.
- Or two (2) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with TeamWorks Financials and HCM or Workday
- Basic proficiency of Microsoft Excel
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
Working Conditions:
- Normal office environment
Physical Demands:
- None
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits
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