Budget & Fiscal Operations Specialist I

State-of-Nevad; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Division of Forestry in Carson City is seeking an Administrative Services Officer 1 to oversee fiscal review, budget preparation, and general fund accounting for the division. The role involves coordinating with Budget Office, preparing spending plans, and ensuring timely reporting under tight deadlines.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field and several years of professional experience in budget or financial management within State government,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience including major business operations (grants, contracts, purchasing, HR, IT or facilities).
• Experience formulating, developing and analyzing program or agency budgets and/or statistical/economic data collection and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, develop and monitor comprehensive agency budgets and forecasts; prepare justifications and compare expenditures against spending authority.
• Plan, organize and oversee agency/program accounting functions; implement policies and procedures for funds collection and disbursement.
• Oversee budget, fiscal management and internal controls; prepare financial reports and assist auditors.
• Coordinate capital improvement projects; evaluate bids and monitor construction and repair activities.
• Collaborate with other state agencies, federal/local entities, vendors and auditors to resolve issues.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Financial analysis

Communication

Training & supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field

Job description

Nevada Division of Forestry in Carson City is seeking an Administrative Services Officer 1 to oversee fiscal review, budget preparation, and general fund accounting for the division. The role involves coordinating with Budget Office, preparing spending plans, and ensuring timely reporting under tight deadlines.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field and several years of professional experience in budget or financial management within State government,