Fiscal Analyst

Atlantic; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension through PERS

Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Atlantic County is seeking a knowledgeable Administrator/Treasurer’s Office professional in Atlantic City to advise on fiscal problems, analyze program expenditures, and ensure compliance with funding contracts and reporting requirements. The role involves budgeting, financial recordkeeping, and preparation of financial reports.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of data analysis experience; a Master's degree may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
• One year of experience in collection, compilation, analysis, and presentation of data to provide an accurate account of administrative and operating costs.
• A Master's degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Ability to analyze expenditures to ensure contractual and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advises program administrators on fiscal problems arising in funding contracts and required financial reports.
• Reviews funding contracts and grants to determine fund dispersion within guidelines.
• Maintains financial records and supervises their accuracy.
• Audits program financial records to ensure proper use of expended funds.
• Assists in preparation of program budgets and monthly financial reports.
• Learns to use agency financial systems and recording/information systems.

Skills

Cost analysis

Budget methods

Fiscal analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree may substitute for experience

Job description

Department:Administrator/Treasurer's Office

Location:Atlantic City

Hours:40 Hours/week

Union/Mgmt:Mgmt

NJCSC Test Required: Yes

Grant Funded:No

Definition

Under direction, serves as a consultant to a program administrator on fiscal problems and is responsible for analyzing expenditures of programs to ascertain that contractual commitments or legal requirements governing them are being carried out properly; does related work as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in the collection, compilation, analysis, and presentation of data required to provide an accurate account of administrative and operating costs to management in a private business or government agency.

NOTE : Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year for year basis.

NOTE: A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or Finance may be substituted for the required experience.

Examples of Work:

Assists and advises program administrator(s) on fiscal problems that may arise in carrying out provisions of various funding contracts and in preparing required financial reports.

Reviews funding contracts and grants to determine various ways of dispersing funds within the stipulated guidelines.

Supervises the maintenance of pertinent financial records.

Audits program financial records to ascertain whether or not proper use has been made of expended funds and ensures they are ready for review by the funding agency.

Assists in preparation of program budgets.

Prepares monthly financial reports and statements on the review of various programs.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of cost analysis, budget methods, and procedures.

Knowledge of budget preparation and control and appropriate federal procedures where grant agencies are involved.

Knowledge of the theory and principles of fiscal analysis and their application to a wide range of financial transactions.

Knowledge of financial and management organization, operations, practices, and reporting systems.

Knowledge of basic economic, accounting, grant, and contractual obligations and principles.

Ability to provide assignments to technical and other employees and to supervise the performance of their work.

Ability to help supervise the work involved in the collection, tabulation, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of the information needed to provide an accurate account of administrative and operating costs of particular operations and/or units.

Ability to comprehend and utilize complex state and federal budget policies and procedures.

Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of cost ledgers and other records.

Ability to prepare statistical and other studies and reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of records and files.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Atlantic County employees are members of a highly trained and experienced workforce where dedication, resourcefulness and creativity are valued and the work is stimulating. Our permanent employees (non-temporary/seasonal) receive outstanding benefits, which may include:

• Pension through New Jersey Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• 14 Paid Holidays Off, along with Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Longevity Stipends
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance through pension plan
• Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Leave and Reimbursement Program
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer