Budget Analyst 3

Human Services, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Training opportunities

Retirement plan

401(k) plan

Holidays & leave

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Telework opportunities

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Budget Analyst 3 based in Atlanta, GA. This role supports the Office of Family Independence Budget Office, develops annual budgets, analyzes expenditures, and coordinates with regional programs to ensure accurate financial reporting and grant management.

The position offers a flexible schedule, retirement and welfare benefits, and potential telework depending on position. Strong Excel skills and fiscal analysis experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance with 4 years of fiscal analysis experience or 2 years at Budget Analyst 2.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of fiscal analysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, prepares, analyzes and revises budget schedules for the DFCS Budget Office.
• Analyzes budget program issues and recommends actions to management.
• Manages budgets within OFI and Regional Programs (UAS).
• Prepares Annual Operating Budget and loads budgets into GA@Work and UAS; makes revisions as needed.
• Prepares multi-level budgets for OFI and Regional Programs with multiple fund sources.
• Prepares quarterly expenditures and grant-related projections.
• Corrects expenditure errors in budget systems and reviews GL coding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Job Title

Budget Analyst 3

Agency

Department of Human Services

Job Requisition ID

JR0000006540

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$50,982.94 - $66,351.55

Job Description

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Family Independence (OFI) within the DFCS Budget Office, is seeking candidates for the position of Budget Analyst 3. This position is based in Atlanta, Fulton County Georgia at 47 Trinity Ave SW.

What we offer

• Flexible work schedule
• Unique training opportunities
• Employee retirement plan
• 401(k) plan
• 457 plan
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation & sick leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long/short-term care
• Life insurance
• Employee discount programs
• Telework opportunities depending upon the position

Roles and Responsibilities

• Under broad supervision, develops, prepares, analyzes and/or revises and prepares supporting schedules for the Office Family Independence Section within the DFCS Budget Office.
• Performs review and analysis of budget program and policy issues, analyzes financial trends or proposed legislation, and recommends appropriate courses of action to management.
• Manage various budgets within the Office Family Independence (OFI) and/or Regional Programs (UAS).
• Develops Annual Operating Budget, load budgets into GA@Work and the Uniform Accounting System (UAS); periodically enters revisions and amendments to budgets in these systems.
• Prepare multi-level budgets for OFI and Regional Programs with multiple, complex fund sources and projects.
• Prepare quarterly expenditures and grant related projections by reviewing historical data, Budget Comparison Report, Personnel Services Projections, and other data reports.
• Research and corrects any expenditures errors in all related budget systems.
• Reviews Program budget to ensure proper general ledger coding and prepares any necessary journal entries.
• Provide and approve budget codes and determine sufficient funding for purchase requisitions and regional hiring.
• Review Purchase order listing monthly to ensure Purchase orders are liquidating within contract/grant liquidation period.
• Any open Purchase orders for closed grants and contracts ended must be followed with the program managers to ensure all invoices have been paid.
• Meets with Program Managers to discuss budgetary needs and budget realignments based on spending trends.
• Works closely with Regional Accounting staff to prepare budgets and track and analyze expenditures reported through the regional accounting system.
• Utilizes Budget Comparison Reports (BCRs) and run queries to monitor and ensure the accuracy of program budget.
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and time management are required.
• Strong research and analytical Skills Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple project teams.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively plan work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with limited supervision and to work effectively with a team.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in use of Excel, including creating pivot tables, VLOOOKUP and other components of the Microsoft Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and projects as requested by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience; OR Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Budget Analyst 2 (FIP011) or position equivalent.
• Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Budget Analyst 2 (FIP011) or position equivalent.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance and related area from an approved, accredited college or university AND two years fiscal analysis work experience OR Associate’s degree in public administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance and related area from an approved, accredited college or university AND four years of fiscal analysis experience OR Two years’ experience required at the lower-level Budget Analyst 2 (FIP011) or position equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Excel, including creating pivot tables, VLOOKUP and other components of the Microsoft Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Obtains a good understanding of holding pools and cost allocation methodologies.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Perform complex financial analysis and projects as requested by management.
• Experience with the State and/or Federal Fiscal Process.

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit https://dhs.georgia.gov

Employment Information

DHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE).

DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree(s), diploma, licensure, etc.

As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in accounting, business/public administration, or finance from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of fiscal analysis job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Budget Analyst 2 (FIP011) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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