Budget Analyst

Peoria Unified School District•Glendale, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Budget Analyst provides and maintains data for the District’s budget development and budget maintenance processes, including student membership, budget calculations, monitoring, and analysis. The role performs simple and complex analysis using financial and related data, prepares standard and ad hoc management reports, develops proposed solutions to business problems, and communicates with supervisors and subordinates to gather information and research issues. The position is in the Business Services department and reports to the Executive Director of Business Services. Employment is annual, from July 1 through June 30.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Three years of budget development or analysis experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Experience with School ERP enterprise financial software.
Knowledge of budgeting techniques, including performance-based, incremental, multi-year, and zero-based budgeting.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, policies, and procedures, as well as District and departmental policies and procedures.
Proficiency with computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, research, and communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, students, parents, the public, and others doing business with the District.
Must hold or obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card and pass a background clearance check.
Must obtain and maintain an Arizona driver’s license.
May be required to lift and carry supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
May be required to work outside normal working hours and travel to perform work functions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and prepare annual financial reports, school-by-school reporting, and the District budget.
Reconcile the District’s accounting system budget with current Arizona Department of Education budget reports.
Correspond with school sites regarding budget allocations and expenditures.
Create year-end adjusting journal entries.
Prepare financial reports and analyses.
Assist in developing internal report templates using database management software for site and department personnel.
Report on quality metrics, analyze variances from goals, and initiate appropriate corrective or preventive action.
Prepare reports that support timely and accurate decisions about process improvement.
Maintain knowledge of the Arizona Uniform System of Financial Records, state requirements, and relevant Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Prepare monthly board reports and transmit correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets to federal, state, and county agencies.
Manage the business aspects of School ERP software and provide user support, including new-user setup, workflow changes, training guides, and liaison with schools, departments, and Tyler Technologies.
Assist with School Facilities Board projects and grants, including reimbursement requests, change orders, expenditure analysis, ensuring funds are spent within the performance period, and timely grant closeout.
Manage College Credit by Exam and Dual Enrollment funds, including budget allocations and year-end stipend analysis.
Provide backup for payroll business processes, including creating vouchers, uploading files to the bank, wire transfers, TSA, and Arizona New Hire reporting.
Assist with special projects as assigned and perform other duties as assigned or required.