Budget Analyst

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Performs various duties in support of the District's annual budget, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Kansas State budget forms, and annual financial audit. Works with various departments within the District. Assists in training building personnel and responds to questions during the year.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required
Advanced computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint, which will be determined and validated by testing
Ability to use 10-key
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Nice To Haves

One to two years of accounting or finance related experience preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field preferred
Experience in governmental accounting or governmental auditing preferred

Responsibilities

Provides essential duties in support of the annual preparation of the district's budget
Monitors budgets for applicable funds, programs and schools
Completes reports required for internal and external compliance, including but not limited to, information for the Kansas State Department of Education.
Provides on-going training as needed to staff throughout the District, both individually and in groups, on use of the financial system, assigning funding strings, etc.
Assists in the preparation of the Kansas State budget forms, assuring for accuracy and timeliness.
Assists in the preparation of the annual budget book, assuring for accuracy and timeliness.
Assists in preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, assuring for accuracy and timeliness.
Assists in the preparation of the district¿s internal budget book documents
Prepares journal entries and budget transactions essential to maintaining the district's budget within the financial system
Prepares work papers and adjusting journal entries for the annual financial audit.
Becomes highly knowledgeable about assigned funds, programs, and schools.
Schedules quarterly budget review meetings with fund and program managers.
Assist with human capital accounting and budgeting procedures
Responds in a knowledgeable, courteous, and professional manner to inquiries and requests for assistance from program managers, employees, and the community regarding the budget and other activities of the Budget Department.
Responds to requests of Director of Budgeting and Chief Financial Officer in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
Cross-trains on other positions in the Budget Department.
Attends training and other outside seminars as approved.
Ensures important functions are covered by other staff members during absences.
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Some overtime, attendance at required meetings may be required.