Budget Analyst 2

Human Services, Department of•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Budget Administration, is hiring a Budget Analyst 2 based in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. DHS works to strengthen Georgia by helping individuals and families access services that promote self-sufficiency and independence and protect vulnerable children and adults. The position analyzes agency budgeting and accounting requests, supports expenditure controls, and develops and monitors operating, capital, and zero-based budgets. The role also evaluates financial data, prepares analyses and reports, and advises management on budget adjustments and variances.

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 as a Budget Analyst 1 (FIP010) or equivalent.
Ability to work effectively across multiple organizational levels and with multiple project teams.
Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office components and/or standard corporate-office software applications.

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 and 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.
Consult with management to ensure budget adjustments reflect 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 compliance with procedures and regulations.
Maintain financial records and documentation, assess resources required to implement programs, and analyze financial trends.
Prepare and compile statistical analyses, projections, costing, plans, and budget amendments as needed.
Monitor budgets, identify variances and surplus or deficit amounts, and develop solutions.
Request budgetary codes, track physical inventory, record or audit expenses, and document use of funds and compliance with budget allocations as needed.
Perform cost-benefit analyses and prepare and generate department, state, and federal reports as required.
Prepare reports and summaries of budget analyses for management.
Perform other professional responsibilities as assigned.