Budget Analyst 2

State of Iowa•Anamosa - 52205 - Jones County, IA

About The Position

The Iowa Department of Corrections is hiring a Budget Analyst 2 for the Business Office at Anamosa State Penitentiary. The position manages budget preparation, monitoring, projections, and fiscal controls throughout the fiscal year. It also handles expenditure and revenue accounting, financial reporting, fixed assets, inventory, and support for audits and other institutional operations.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following minimum qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, plus two years of full-time professional-level budget analysis or fiscal management experience.
Two years of full-time professional-level budget analysis or fiscal management experience, plus a total of four years of qualifying education and/or full-time experience. Thirty semester hours of accredited accounting, finance, or business administration coursework count as one year of full-time experience.
An accredited college or university master's degree in business administration or public administration, one year of full-time professional-level budget analysis or fiscal management experience, and a total of four years of qualifying education and/or full-time experience. Thirty semester hours of accredited accounting, finance, or business administration coursework count as one year of full-time experience.
Current, continuous employment in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Budget Analyst 1.

Responsibilities

Prepare and load the annual budget into Iowa Advantage, ensuring it is balanced before the fiscal year begins, and make adjustments during the year to keep it balanced.
Prepare monthly budget projections by forecasting revenues and expenses, including salary projections, using historical and current information.
Track significant expenses, including overtime, food, utilities, and medical costs.
Maintain internal controls over expenditures.
Pre-audit and approve expenditures submitted to the Department of Administrative Services – State Accounting Enterprise for payment.
Assign accounting codes to categorize expenses and enter financial documents into Iowa Advantage.
Track revenues, collect cash, ensure cash controls are followed, and correctly account for and code revenue receipts in Iowa Advantage.
Balance local bank accounts monthly.
Prepare the annual institution GAAP report, interpreting and applying generally accepted accounting principles and Department of Administrative Services requirements.
Report and track fixed assets, including depreciation, and gather consumable inventories.
Track vehicle depreciation balances held with the Department of Administrative Services.
Prepare invoices for vending, utilities, and miscellaneous items.
Track special projects as requested.
Submit required reports for Targeted Small Business requirements.
Cover other positions during vacation, sick leave, and other absences.
Assist state auditors during the annual fiscal audit.