Budget Specialist I

Young World Physical Education; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County School District Finance Services Department in Beaufort, South Carolina is seeking a Budget Specialist I to perform budgetary, accounting, and position control tasks, ensuring accurate financial records for staff allocations and funding sources.

The role requires an Associate's Degree or two years of college in accounting/finance and two years of related experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial software is expected; you will work with HR and school leaders to

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college in accounting/finance is required.
• Two years of budgeting/accounting experience preferred; governmental experience is a plus.
• Ability to analyze financial data and maintain records with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statements, schedules, ledgers, and reports for leadership, audits, and state agencies.
• Input, review, and reconcile general ledger entries and accounts; identify discrepancies and resolve them.
• Audit accounts for compliance with internal controls, district policies, and state/federal regulations.
• Use the district's position control system to ensure positions align with budgets and funding sources.
• Monitor staffing levels across schools/departments to align with budgets and funding availability.
• Review, verify, and maintain funding sources and account codes; coordinate with HR.
• Process and track personnel allocation changes with proper approvals.
• Generate reports on allocations, vacancies, and position funding for budget development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree or two years college in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial software systems

Job description

Budget Specialist I

Beaufort County School District FINANCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Beaufort, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5888031

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 16, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE: This position performs budgetary, accounting, and position control functions for the Finance Department while maintaining accurate budget and financial records for Beaufort County School District. The role helps ensure staffing allocations, funding sources, and approved budgets are properly aligned and supports financial reporting, reconciliation, and compliance with district, state, and federal requirements. The position also assists district departments with budget‑related and general support to ensure accurate, timely financial information is available for current and future decision‑making. Work is performed under general supervision and requires independent judgment and initiative.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform accounting calculations and analyze financial data to prepare statements, schedules, ledgers, and routine and special reports for district leadership, the Board of Education, auditors, and state agencies.
• Input, review, and reconcile general ledger entries and assigned accounts, including cash accounts; identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Audit accounts for compliance with internal controls, district policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Use the district's position control system to ensure all positions are accurately recorded and aligned with approved budgets and funding sources.
• Monitor and reconcile staffing levels across schools and departments to ensure consistency with authorized staffing plans, budget allocations, and funding availability.
• Review, verify, and maintain funding sources and account codes for all positions; update position records in the financial system in coordination with Human Resources.
• Process and track personnel allocation changes throughout the fiscal year, maintaining complete documentation and required approvals.
• Collect, classify, and analyze financial and staffing data; generate reports on allocations, vacancies, and position funding to support the annual budget development process.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, school administrators, and department leaders to ensure accuracy of budget and staffing data; respond to inquiries, provide guidance, and develop training materials as needed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by theDirector of Budget, the Chief Financial Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires an Associate's Degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college in accounting, finance, business, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires two years of experience in budgeting, accounting, position control or a related field; governmental experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting rules, regulation, policies and procedures that is reflective of the governmental finance industry.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain, analyze, and reconcile financial and staffing data.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and financial software systems.

EQUIPMENT USAGE:

• Utilizes standard office equipment including computers, financial software systems, printers, copiers, and calculators.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
2. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
3. Speak and hear.
4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
5. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
2. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
3. Have regular and punctual attendance.
4. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
5. As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO: Director of Budget

DAYS PER YEAR: 260

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Classified Salary Scale - Level 110

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Classified

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________

Employee's Signature: ___________________________________

Date: __________________________

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Sonji Leach
• 2900 Mink Point Blvd.
• Beaufort, South Carolina 29901
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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