Budget Analyst
About The Position
This position is located in the Administrative Support Division, in the Finance Section. All Applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorships for H-1B Visas. Application Requirements All applicants must upload a resume, cover letter, transcript to be considered for this position. Basic Purpose The primary responsibilities of this position include financial grant management, including grant applications, grant budget development, budget revisions, billing and reporting. Provide funding for all agency purchase orders, requisitions, travel claims, and p/card purchases. Preparation of financial data to be used in development of Budget Work Program, analysis of various financial data, preparation of various financial reports, and working with other members of the Finance Division.
Requirements
- Level II: a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, economics, accounting or finance plus one year of experience in professional public sector budget administration or fiscal analysis
- Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, economics, accounting or finance plus three years of experience in professional public sector budget administration or fiscal analysis.
- Communication Skills Employee must be capable of effectively and diplomatically communicating both verbally and in writing) with DEQ personnel, other agency personnel, and the public.
- Computer Skills Employee must be capable of proficiently using DEQ standard software (MS Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, etc.), PeopleSoft, the Internet, and other software as necessary or be willing to train in areas where they are not proficient. Employee will be expected to participate in training in those areas deemed important for performing the job, in order to continually enhance work skills as upgrades to various software applications are required to complete the assigned duties.
- Flexibility and positive responsiveness Employee must exhibit positive responsiveness with assigned tasks and with newly identified projects that the agency/division deem necessary to meet program assignments, commitments, and directives. The employee must be capable of working as a team member to meet and advance the overall Agency or Division goals.
- Ability to lift 15 pounds and sit for an extended period.
Nice To Haves
- Federal Grants Experience
Responsibilities
- Responsible for grant billing
- Responsible for financial grant reporting
- Responsible for developing grant budgets for new awards, award amendments and budget revisions
- Responsible for developing and submitting grant applications
- Responsible for auditing expenditures and payroll funding
- Responsible for funding purchase orders, requisitions, and travel claim
- Responsible for funding change orders
- Responsible for assisting in preparation of divisional budgets
- Responsible for preparing daily financial reports
- Responsible for review of expenditures and encumbrances for accuracy
- Responsible for processing corrections as needed
- Responsible for processing transactions
- Respond to EPA and/or divisional inquiries
- Prepare special reports as requested by the Comptrollers, Division Director and Assistant Division Director
Benefits
- Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
- A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
