Financial Analyst – Education Budget & Procurement

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Education is hiring a Financial Analysis to provide financial, procurement, and administrative support to the State Schools Outreach program. The role ensures accurate processing of consultant expenses, invoices, and purchasing, while maintaining vendor and financial records.

Reporting to the State Schools Budget and Finance Manager, you will help manage cash flow, prepare budget reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable, procurement, bookkeeping, finance, or related administrative role.
• Experience with procurement processes, purchase orders, and vendor management.
• Experience preparing financial reports and monitoring budgets or cash flow.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial transactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with financial or database systems.
• Previous experience in a nonprofit, government, education, or community-based organization.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process consultant expense forms and ensure required documentation and approvals are completed for timely payment.
• Perform accounts payable functions, including reviewing and processing receipts, invoices, and payment requests.
• Create and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures.
• Record, monitor, and track financial transactions, including purchase requests, purchase orders, expenses, invoices, and payments.
• Create, update, and maintain vendor profiles and other related financial information to ensure accurate and complete records.
• Monitor and support cash management activities, including tracking the Outreach Program's cash flow and financial transactions.
• Reconcile and maintain financial records and documentation as needed.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute financial reports and other budget and finance-related reports.
• Perform data entry, database maintenance, filing, and general office duties related to financial and administrative operations.
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic and paper financial records in accordance with organizational policies.

Skills

Accounts payable

Procurement

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Vendor management

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Georgia Department of Education is hiring a Financial Analysis to provide financial, procurement, and administrative support to the State Schools Outreach program. The role ensures accurate processing of consultant expenses, invoices, and purchasing, while maintaining vendor and financial records.

Reporting to the State Schools Budget and Finance Manager, you will help manage cash flow, prepare budget reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal policies.