Analyst - Budget

Polk County Public Schools; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools District Office in Bartow, Florida is seeking an Analyst - Budget to perform professional accounting duties within the district's financial operations and grant programs.

The role supports budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting processes, reviews transactions for proper classification, prepares monthly grant reports, and assists in month‑ and year‑end close, with emphasis on DOE compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance-related field preferred.
• Considerable governmental accounting/auditing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting principles and reporting.
• Familiar with budgeting procedures and grants.

Responsibilities

• Assists in financial accounting, budget control, and financial reporting.
• Reviews transactions for proper classification and advises on budget changes.
• Prepares monthly grant reports and district budget/financial reports for DOE and agencies.
• Assists in month-end/year-end closing entries and cash advance requests for federal projects.
• Develops policies related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance-related field

Tools

ERP packages

Job description

Polk County Public Schools District Office, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

Analyst - Budget

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Position Type: Full-time

Note

The posting will close 09/25/2026 at 4pm

Position Title

Analyst - Budget

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to perform professional accounting duties in the financial operations of the school district.

Essential Functions of this Job

Assists in the functions of financial accounting, budget control, and financial reporting. Reviews transactions for proper classification and advises of needed budget changes. Maintains records in order to prepare required monthly reports related to grants that have been obtained by the district Assists in the preparation of the district budget and financial reports for use by local, state and federal administrators and agencies. Assists in preparation of entries necessary to post accounting transactions and adjust or close the records at month and/or year end. Assists in banking activities by preparing the monthly cash advance request for federal projects. Assists in the development of policies related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in finance-related field preferred. Considerable experience in governmental accounting and/or auditing preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Familiar with the district's budgeting procedures for the various funds. Ability to work with other departments in grant development and budgeting. Ability to support other staff assigned to this function. Knowledge of school finance laws, rules, and policies relative to various grants under control of this position. Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office Products and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) packages needed to produce automated reports to DOE for monthly federal reports and year-end financial reports. Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

1 - Non-Union - F4 - 12-mo OSP-Exempt

Salary Grade

SG18

Pay Grade

N/A

FLSA Status

Exempt

Local Code

10473

EEO5

44

Approval Date

1/24/2023

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]