Specialist Senior: Budget

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a Specialist Senior: Budget in Annapolis, Maryland. The role supports executive-level budget activities, analyzes expenditures and revenues from Federal and State funding, and assists in preparing and monitoring the county’s budget.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field, three years of budget experience, and proficiency with budgeting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required
• 3 years professional budget experience preferred in public/governmental settings
• Strong Excel/Access and reporting skills

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes and projects expenditures and revenues from state and federal funding resources
• Gathers and compiles information for budget preparation
• Assists in department budget estimates and justifications
• Develops procedures to monitor expenditures and optimize resource use
• Prepares routine budget reports and reviews enrollment projection data
• Interacts with Board, Superintendent and CFO on budget matters
• Develops training materials for budget system use

Job description

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Management & Fiscal Services - Central Office - Annapolis, Maryland

Application Deadline: Nov 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Job Description

Specialist Senior: Budget

JOB SUMMARY

Works closely with executive level managers in the collection, tabulation, summary, and analysis of information to be used in the preparation and control of the budget for the county public school system.

Additional Work Days/Hours

• Evenings/Nights
• Outside of normal business hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews, analyzes and makes projections of expenditures and revenues from Federal and State funding resources.
• Gathers and compiles information to be used in preparing the school system budget.
• Assists administrative personnel in the preparation of departmental budget estimates, and compiles information needed to justify budget requests.
• Consults with departments to develop procedures to monitor expenditures and maximize the efficient utilization of resources.
• Prepares recommendations for modification and improvement to chart of accounts based on analysis of management and organizational structures.
• Develops methods, forms and procedures for effective budget formulation and management analysis.
• Prepares routine and periodic reports; reviews enrollment projection data.
• Confers with administrative and professional personnel on budget matters; attends meetings with the Board, the Superintendent, and the Chief Financial Officer.
• Develops training materials and instructs staff in the use of the budget system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Three (3) years professional experience in budget techniques and control, preferably within a public or governmental agency with experience in the application and use of major, centralized computer based accounting systems required;
• One (1) year experience with financial and human resources mainframe applications/web-based such as Advantage Financial, Advantage HR, Performance budgeting or other budgeting software preferred.
• One (1) year experience with word processing applications (Microsoft Word), internet research, Microsoft Outlook, and third party reporting tools such as Crystal Reports. preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Demonstrated expertise of PC/network systems for data base management and spreadsheet applications to include Microsoft Access/Excel
• Knowledge of Performance Budgeting or other budgeting software is preferred,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work closely with school system administrators, suppliers, and outside auditors.
• Ability to create a positive environment that values, respects and leverages all employee talents while providing fair advancement for all employees.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

• Based on assignment, Driver's License (DL) Class A Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Work Environment

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: under 1/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

• None:

Travel Requirements

• 5% quarterly day travel within the county to satellite offices for meetings, and attendance required at evening meetings at off site locations.

JOB INFORMATION

• Approved Date: 8/1/2024
• Established Date: 7/1/1979
• Title Code: G60065
• Title: SPECIALIST SENIOR: BUDGET
• Alternate Title: Senior Specialist: Budget
• Reports to Generic: Director
• Reports to Specific: DIRECTOR: BUDGET

ORGANIZATION

• Division: Financial Operations
• Business Unit: Budget
• Department:
• Negotiated Agreement: N/A

HR JOB INFORMATION

• Unit: V
• Days Worked: 260
• FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
• Grade: PG06
• Months Worked: 12
• Hours Worked: 8
• Job Family: Accounting and Finance
• Sub-Function: Budget
• VR#: 27082

Position Type: 1.00 FTE

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Equal Opportunity Employer

Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. For more information, contact: Anne Arundel County Public Schools Division of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. 410-222-5061 TDD 410-222-5000 or Email Recruitment

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2644 Riva Road
• Annapolis, Maryland 21401
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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