Budget Analyst II
About The Position
The DSS Business Operations Section is responsible for the oversight, direction, and management of all financial operations of the Division. The Budget Unit is responsible for the development, oversight, and execution of a $2.2 billion budget for Public Assistance and Social Service programs and services throughout the State of North Carolina, ensuring proper procedures and conformance to numerous federal and state rules, regulations, and requirements and accurate, timely, and appropriate reporting therein. The primary purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive budget and analytical support to the various programs within the Division of Social Services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field, from an accredited institution and four years of experience preferably including experience in accounting or budgeting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, interpret, summarize, and apply laws, regulations, and financial data to analyze complex budget issues. and provide recommendations.
- Intermediate knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, governmental budgeting, program analysis, and accounting.
- Demonstrated ability to apply accounting judgment and knowledge to a variety of situations.
- Intermediate knowledge of federal grants.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Chief Division Budget Officer in developing and implementing the base budget and change budgets.
- Interpret and apply general statutes, the State Budget Act, and OSBM policies and procedures throughout the budget process.
- Prepare budget revisions for assigned programs/funds to ensure the budget is accurately aligned.
- Process daily transactions (invoices, travel reimbursements, conference authorizations, funding worksheets, and purchase requests) to ensure timely and accurate support for assigned funds/programs.
- Maintain extensive knowledge of the programs of the Division to provide informed budget guidance.
- Assist division managers, departmental staff, and the department’s Office of the Controller with budget and financial issues and concerns.
- Utilize and develop routine and/or specialized financial reports.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Provide mentoring and training to new employees.
Benefits
- health insurance options
- standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- community service leave
- paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
