Budget Analyst

Pittsburgh Public Schools; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Public Schools is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist with the financial management of the District's General Fund and supplemental-funded budgets. The role involves budget development, analysis, reporting, and ensuring compliance across sites and programs.

Responsibilities include reviewing payments, managing cash flow, and assisting with audits and federal expenditures. Strong communication and analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office and other business-related software.
• Munis experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work productively with external auditors and vendors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with schools and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and analysis of budgets for general fund, site-based, special education, and other supplemental programs.
• Review payments and requisitions.
• Prepare financial reports and manage cash flow.
• Prepare and review budget transfers.
• Monitor position control and maintain records in Munis.
• Manage time and effort reporting for Federally-funded employees.
• Assist with the District's financial responsibilities with Charter Schools/Annual Charter School applications and reviews.
• Conduct budget training for school-based and program staff.
• Assist with the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards for the annual Single Audit of the School District.
• Perform continuous research and data entry in Munis.
• Respond to inquiries from Principals and Program Managers by providing information and assistance before and during the operation of programs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Munis

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Budget Analyst is responsible for assisting with the financial management of the District's General Fund and supplemental-funded budgets.

WORK MONTHS

12 Months

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with development and analysis of the budgets for general fund, site-based, special education, and other supplemental programs.
• Review payments and requisitions.
• Prepare financial reports and manage cash flow.
• Prepare and review budget transfers.
• Monitor position control and maintain records in Munis.
• Manage time and effort reporting for Federally-funded employees.
• Assist with the District's financial responsibilities with Charter Schools/Annual Charter School applications and reviews
• Conduct budget training for school-based and program staff.
• Assist with the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards for the annual Single Audit of the School District.
• Perform continuous research and data entry in Munis.
• Respond to inquiries from Principals and Program Managers by providing information and assistance before and during the operation of programs.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED

N/A

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Relevant Experience Preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office and other business-related software.
• Munis experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work productively with external auditors and vendors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with schools and other departments.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

Physical Demand: This position is primarily sedentary in nature. Employees will be required to operate computer system for data entry, and have the ability to complete necessary paperwork. This position requires minimum physical effort and not subjected to Occupational Health and Safety risks.

Work Environment

• Work in-person and collaborate with staff at multiple sites and multiple disciplines
• Comfort with ambiguity
• Requires considerable concentration and creativity
• Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines and work load.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (ADA).

APPLICANT ELIGIBLE CRITERIA

N/A

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

This position requires individuals to live in the territorial boundaries of the School District of Pittsburgh. If hired for this position you will be required to establish residence within three calendar months of your hire date with Pittsburgh Public Schools.