Budget Analyst 2 Public Sector Finance & Forecasting

Iowa National Guard; Anamosa (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Correction seeks a Budget Analyst 2 to support the Business Office at Anamosa State Penitentiary. You will manage the annual budget, forecast revenues/expenses, and ensure financial controls align with state requirements.

Responsibilities include loading budgets into Iowa Advantage, tracking expenditures, and assisting auditors. A four-year degree in accounting, finance, or business, plus relevant experience, is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Two years of full-time work in professional level budget analysis or fiscal management.
• A master's degree in business administration or public administration can substitute for part of the experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and loads the annual budget into the Iowa Advantage system; ensuring budget is in balance prior to the start of the FY.
• Makes necessary changes in the system to keep the budget in balance throughout the fiscal year.
• Prepares monthly budget projections by forecasting revenues and expenses, including salary projections.
• Tracks large expenses, overtime, food, utilities, and other costs; maintains internal controls.
• Completes pre-audit and approves expenditures for payment by DAS – State Accounting Enterprise.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial forecasting

Internal controls

GAAP knowledge

Audit support

Education

Accounting degree

Finance degree

MBA/MPA

Tools

Iowa Advantage

State Accounting Enterprise

Job description

The Iowa Department of Correction seeks a Budget Analyst 2 to support the Business Office at Anamosa State Penitentiary. You will manage the annual budget, forecast revenues/expenses, and ensure financial controls align with state requirements.

Responsibilities include loading budgets into Iowa Advantage, tracking expenditures, and assisting auditors. A four-year degree in accounting, finance, or business, plus relevant experience, is required.