Budget Analyst

Allentown City School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 72,353 - 101,294; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

Allentown School District is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Director of Finance in establishing fiscal controls and ensuring expenditures stay within grant limits and approved budgets. The role focuses on reliable accounting, timely reporting, and compliance with local, state, and federal policies.

The analyst will help develop budgets, monitor finances, and oversee audits, with emphasis on accuracy and accountability across district operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum three years experience in accounting, business management or related field.
• Experience in public school accounting preferred.
• School or business leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Director of Finance on district business and financial matters.
• Assist in annual budget development and day-to-day administration.
• Support financial monitoring and budget forecasting.
• Provide monthly expenditure reporting to schools and departments.
• Coordinate budget transfers and prepare Board-ready lists.
• Oversee purchasing, bidding, and joint purchasing efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Financial software

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/accounting/related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Budget Analyst

Salary Range: $72,353-$101,294

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, accounting, or related field
• Minimum three years experience in accounting, business management or related field
• Experience in public school accounting preferred
• School and/or business leadership experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in computer technology and financial / computer software applications
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114 and 151)
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director may determine appropriate and acceptable

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance, the Budget Analyst assures adequate fiscal controls and proper accounting and disbursement procedures and ensures that district expenditures are within grant limits and approved budget appropriations and are according to local, state, and federal policies and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as an advisor to the Director of Finance on issues relating to the business and financial affairs of the District
• Assists in annual budget development and assumes responsibility for its day-to-day administration
• Assists in financial monitoring and budget forecasting
• Provides monthly reporting of expenditures to all schools and departments
• Coordinates and reviews budgetary transfers and prepares list for Board approvals
• Manages purchasing and bidding processes pursuant to State code and related guidelines, and ensures participation in select joint purchasing efforts
• Oversees the preparation and submission of required accounting reports, including but not limited to the Act 80 report and the PDE-374 report
• Provides oversight in establish new budget codes
• Invoices other school districts and entities for services provided by the ASD
• Provides oversight of the completion of required state, federal and independent audits
• Assist in the preparation of a 5 year Budget Forecast
• Forecast 5, Position Control, Plancon J.
• Analyzes the effectiveness of districts financial programs
• Prepare reports as required by the District Auditors
• Insures timely payment of outstanding bond, EMMA responsibility PDE 2071
• Oversees monthly closings and reconciliation of accounts
• Annual recognition with Tax & Revenue Collections
• Recommends new procedures as desirable and necessary to improve efficiency and effectiveness in all business functions

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists the Executive Director of Finance in the supervision of staff the Business/Finance Office, and assists in the coordination and evaluation of these individuals. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems as needed. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district’s policies and applicable laws.

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!

The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.

The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.

This may include*

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund

*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.