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Wake County Public School System · 1 month ago

Departmental Budget Analyst - MSAP

US-NC-Cary

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Departmental Budget Analyst for the Magnet Schools Assistance Programs. The role involves analyzing and reconciling budgets, collaborating with various stakeholders to track financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with fiscal requirements.

Responsibilities

Analyzes, verifies, coordinates, and reconciles MSAP budgets to ensure the maximized use of resources; complies with local, state, and federal fiscal requirements

Collaborates with teachers, administrators, vendors, and the school system's Purchasing and Budget departments to track encumbrances and invoices to facilitate the reconciliation of accounts and to ensure effective use of resources to improve student performance

Initiates, prepares, and processes all budget-related transactions (e.g., transfers, amendments, purchase orders, travel, direct pays, etc.) including obtaining the budget manager’s signature, verifying available balances, identifying new account codes, resolving discrepancies, assigning transaction numbers, verifying data, distributing documents, and maintaining a file of all transactions

Assists the Senior Administrator in the preparation and tracking of contracts and applicable routing documents; including the purchase order requisition and required certifications

Reviews MSAP related contracts to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations

Prepares, processes, and analyzes budget reports on a monthly basis for department administrators as well as reports for internal and external agencies

Reconciles all MSAP account activity with Oracle general ledger

Assists in the preparation of budget development materials

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with WCPSS Finance Manual standards, Board of Education policies, and state and federal laws and regulations

Performs other related duties, as assigned

Qualification

Accounting practicesBudgeting skillsMicrosoft ExcelOracle accounting systemsContract managementData managementReport preparationCritical thinkingProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles

Considerable knowledge of working with contracts

Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Word and Excel

Strong skills in budget, purchasing, and procurement procedures

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback

Ability to operate accounting systems for data management, problem resolution, and information research

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to proofread documents and prepare clear and comprehensive reports

Ability to exercise independent initiative to perform both original and recurring assignments, and exercise judgment in the absence of clear directives

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external agencies, vendors, and the community

Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in business, accounting, or related field

Five years of experience in finance, accounting, or related field

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job