Provisional Budget Analyst

Mount Vernon City School District • Mount Vernon, NY

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About The Position

This position assists with all phases of departmental budget analysis, preparation, and control. Work is performed under direct supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures, involving investigation, analysis, and recommendations related to budget office operations. Directions are received from an immediate supervisor or department head. The position may supervise a small number of clerical employees and performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, in business or public administration, accounting, financial management, or a related field, including or supplemented by at least 18 credit hours in accounting, and two years of experience in auditing, municipal budgeting, financial planning or analysis, or a related field; OR
• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, in business or public administration, accounting, financial management, or a related field, including or supplemented by at least 18 credit hours in accounting, and four years of experience in auditing, municipal budgeting, financial planning or analysis, or a related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the stated education-and-experience alternatives.
• Good knowledge of current general and governmental accounting, fiscal, and auditing procedures and techniques.
• Good knowledge of public administration principles, municipal budgeting, and administrative management.
• Good knowledge of municipal organization and operations and its budgetary procedures and practices.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal acts, laws, and rules pertaining to budgeting and finance.
• Working knowledge of fiscal personal computer software.
• Ability to comprehend and prepare statistical and other data for presentation to others.
• Ability to evaluate problem situations and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to get along with others and maintain effective working relationships.
• Good judgment and analytical skills.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets and in updating and developing improved departmental budgeting, management, and reporting systems.
• Analyze operating procedures to assess cost effectiveness and identify ways to improve productivity.
• Review departmental expense accounts to ensure budget allocations are not exceeded and expenditures are charged to the correct accounts.
• Analyze departmental requests for large-scale purchases and projects, assess their budget impact, and recommend additional appropriations, fund transfers, and equipment utilization.
• Review revenue receipts on an ongoing basis and prepare recommendations and reports for corrective actions.
• Update budget and accounting information systems used to prepare the budget and accounting records for the succeeding fiscal year.
• Prepare narrative and tabular records and reports.
• May supervise a small number of clerical employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time