Budget Analyst 2

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

7d•$41,570 - $54,429•Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Family Independence (OFI) within the DFCS Budget Office, is seeking a Budget Analyst 2 based at 47 Trinity Ave SW in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. DHS provides services to vulnerable populations and works to strengthen Georgia by promoting self-sufficiency and independence and protecting vulnerable children and adults. The position analyzes agency budgeting and accounting requests, helps maintain expenditure controls, and advises management on budget adjustments. It develops and reviews operating, capital, and zero-based budgets and supporting schedules; monitors financial data and budget performance; and prepares analyses, reports, and summaries for management and other required audiences. Other professional responsibilities may be assigned. In an identified emergency, DHS employees may be required to assist with the department’s emergency responsibilities. The role offers a stated annual compensation range of $41,569.83 to $54,428.51. The listed shift is day. The position is based in Atlanta, and telework opportunities may be available depending upon the position.

Requirements

Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance from an accredited college or university and two years of job-related fiscal analysis experience; or four years of job-related fiscal analysis experience; or two years of experience at the lower-level Budget Analyst 1 (FIP010) or an equivalent position.
Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple project teams.
Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite components and/or standard software applications used in a corporate office environment.
Educational credentials must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the U.S. Department of Education; DHS will verify credentials.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related area from an approved, accredited college or university.
Associate degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related area from an approved, accredited college or university plus two years of fiscal analysis work experience.
Four years of fiscal analysis work experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze agency budgeting and accounting requests to maintain expenditure controls and make recommendations based on analysis.
Consult with management to ensure budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
Develop, prepare, analyze, and revise annual operating, capital, and/or zero-based budgets and supporting schedules in accordance with appropriations and departmental instructions.
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
Maintain financial records and documentation, assess financial data to determine resources required to implement programs, and analyze trends.
May prepare and compile statistical analyses, projections, costing, plans, and budget amendments.
Monitor budgets, identify variances and surplus or deficit amounts, and recommend solutions.
May request budgetary codes, track physical inventory, record or audit expenses, and document use of funds and adherence to budget allocations.
Perform cost-benefit analyses and prepare and generate department, state, and federal reports as required.
Prepare reports and summaries based on budgetary analyses for management.
Perform other professional responsibilities as assigned.
May be required to assist in meeting the department’s emergency responsibilities in the event of an identified emergency.