BUDGET ANALYST B - SES - 77072118

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Tallahassee seeks a Budget Analyst B SES to manage budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis for the Office of Executive Direction and Administrative Support Services. The role requires close collaboration with multiple programs and ongoing budget forecasting to ensure fiscal accuracy.

The incumbent will coordinate monthly reports, assist with budget amendments, and provide guidance on policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional work experience in budget, accounting, and/or financial management; or a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years experience.
• Employment contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Office hours 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST; not eligible for Telework.
• Cover letter required with information on any employment gaps.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate budgeting, accounting, and financial management for the OED budget entity.
• Serve as budgetary liaison for programs/offices; assess operational needs.
• Develop understanding of program needs and assist in budget management.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret allotments, expenditures, and encumbrances.
• Develop monthly office budget reports and projections to identify surpluses/deficits.
• Provide directive guidance to improve budget management.
• Create ad-hoc reports on request.
• Prepare salary forecasts regularly or as assigned.
• Act as Budget Officer for the OED budget entity.

Skills

Budgeting & financial mgmt

Financial analysis

Effective communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Requisition No:886125

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: BUDGET ANALYST B - SES - 77072118

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Minimum Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of professional work experience in budget, accounting, and/or financial management, or
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional business work experience can substitute for the required experience.

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application and resume. Cover letter required and should provide information regarding any gaps in employment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating the budgeting, accounting, and financial management functions for the Office of Executive Direction and Administrative Support Services (OED) budget entity; serves throughout the fiscal year as budgetary liaison for specific programs and offices; responsible for developing an understanding of the operational needs of assigned programs and offices; and coordinates with assigned programs and offices on an ongoing basis to assist in budget management, budget analysis, expenditure forecasting, and other activities, as required.
• Prepares, analyzes, and interprets the allotments, expenditures, and encumbrances within OED programs and offices for the development of operating budgets; coordinates the preparation of monthly office budget reports and projections to identify and address anticipated surplus and deficits by fund and category; provides the directive guidance to improve the management of program and office budgets; and conducts special projects/analysis, as needed, related to department budget and expenditure data, including the creation of ad-hoc reports upon request.
• Prepares salary forecasts on a regular basis, or as assigned.
• Serves as Budget Officer for the OED budget entity; provides guidance and training related to budgetary information and processes; and represents the OED budget entity in enterprise teams or groups concerning budget and/or financial management.
• Serves as liaison to the FWC accounting sections on behalf of OED offices to coordinate the payment of monthly invoices associated with fuel charges, cell phones, telecommunications charges, and other invoices, as assigned; coordinates the distribution of these reports to appropriate offices and/or staff; and responds to FWC accounting staff by designated deadlines with any updates/edits needed as requested.
• Provides assistance related to Legislative Budget Requests, budget amendment request processing, and personnel actions for assigned programs and offices.
• Informs Budget Director of work progress and issues requiring additional attention; regularly works across Division/Office lines to provide budgetary guidance and support; and maintains excellent working relationships with Divisions and Offices.
• Completes and performs cross-training activities related to the functions carried out by the senior budget analyst and serve as a backup for certain responsibilities, as assigned, to ensure continuity of operations in the event of an unexpected absence.
• The incumbent will be required to complete training and attain proficiency in the Florida PALM accounting system to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this position.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles; methods of reviewing and analyzing financial data ; and principles and techniques of effective communication
• Ability to maintain relationships with key government staff liaisons; plan and direct budgetary functions; and provide budgetary analysis and interpretations of allocations for operations
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and training materials
• Ability to develop and monitor policies and procedures; evaluate and analyze data; and understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques and work independently
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and perform as a collaborative leader
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.