OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - (BUDGET ANALYST) 48001345 1 1

State of Florida

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Budget Director of the K-12 Budget Office. The working title for this position is a budget analyst, and it is responsible for the day-to-day operating budget, annual legislative budget requests and other budget related assignments. The incumbent will monitor all financial activities while ensuring compliance with Florida Statutes as well as state and department goals, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience in accounting
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience being an independent thinker and problem solver
Knowledge in writing, reading comprehension, Identification of Key Causes, Speaking, Problem Identification, Information Gathering, Active Listening, Information Organization, Critical Thinking, Implementation Planning, English Language, Instructing, Systems Evaluation, Economics and Accounting, Mathematics, Law, Government and Jurisprudence, Coordination.
Ability to work and interact courteously with others in order to carry out group assignments and tasks
Ability to always maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate information verbally and in writing with other budget staff, management and departmental customers
Skilled in having access to information and reports in the People First System (business purposes only), while maintaining confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who have experience in LASPBS (Legislative Appropriation System/Planning and Budget System)
Applicants who have experience in FLAIR (Florida Accounting and Information Reporting) I APPLE (Internal FLAIR Interface)
Applicants who have experience working in MFMP (MyFloridaMarketPlace / People First)
Applicants who have experience working in BAPS (Budget Amendment Processing System)/ Batch Uploads (Internal Accounting Input)

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of the Department's annual LBR.
Coordinate development of the State Board of Education proposed legislative budget request including issue analysis, and integration/verification of program data.
Coordinate the collection, analysis, and integration of program data into the divisions' LBR.
Assist bureau chiefs and section heads in preparation and submission of budget request and required planning documents.
Participate in the preparation, review, and processing of amendments to the LBR.
Serve as a budget analyst by monitoring all financial activities while ensuring compliance with Florida Statutes as well as state and department goals, policies, and procedures.
Ensure proper budget coding on all financial documentation and transactions including object code, grant, fund, appropriation category, fund source and set indicator.
Monitor the appropriation, approved budget, allocation, release, and availability of funds for the budget entities and divisions assigned.
Participate in the development of the departmental operating budget and entry into FLAIR.
Monitor encumbrances to ensure proper liquidation.
Coordinate and prepare annual Appropriation Coding Worksheet to be used by financial personnel in the department.
Coordinate and prepare allocation recommendations for approval for all fund sources.
Prepare expenditure projections as assigned including Salary, Other Personal Services, Expenses, Contract Services, and other categories as needed.
Prepare and maintain daily salary rate worksheets for assigned divisions.
Assist departmental customers with budget planning, proper use of funds, proper coding, and other financial issues as appropriate.
Monitor and reconcile department salary rate and dollar projection programs as well as People First and department personnel systems.
Monitor position funding to ensure proper fund source.
Coordinate and assemble additional allocation requests from internal staff to be submitted for approval to the Commissioner.
Participate in reviewing and processing department reorganization initiatives.
Complete the quarterly Appropriation Tracking System for assigned budget entities and line items.
Assist in the preparation and review of legislative bill analysis as assigned, including determining the effect of proposed legislation on the department, and aiding appropriate bureaus and offices for fiscal impact data.
Act as project leader on tasks as assigned.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

State Group Insurance coverage options+(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment
Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits