Agency Budget Analyst - FAS Budget

Job Description:

Agency Budget Analyst - FAS Budget

Description

Agency Budget Analyst - Department of Elementary & Secondary Education



Job Posting Number: 3110403045

Salary: $51,912

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

This section is responsible for preparing and presenting the Department's annual budget request, implementing and monitoring the approved budget, preparing fiscal responses as requested by the Legislative Oversight Division and providing additional information requested by the Office of Administration, Governor's Office, House of Representatives and Senate.

Budget

• Work closely with the Chief Budget Officer and Budget Director in the completion of the DESE budget.

Hearings

• Attend Department budget and legislative hearings, in person or virtually. Take notes during hearings, prepare list of follow-up items requested, and assist in formulating the responses.

Fiscal Notes

• Assist Budget Director with fiscal note review and responses. Serve as back-up to Budget Director especially on fiscal notes.

Expenditure Controls

• Analyze departmental budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure and program controls.

• Prepare accounting system documents for the purpose of maintaining expenditure and program controls.

Reporting

• Run monthly reports for the Department’s fiscal liaisons.

• Develop analytical reports using accounting system and budgeting system software.

• Develop analytical applications and presentations using Outlook, Excel, Word, MOVERS, PowerPoint and Access.

• Analyze financial data and monitor spending to forecast future budget needs.

• Assemble fiscal and statistical data for use in budget process and maintain files.

• Assist in preparation of spreadsheets needed for board meetings.

Other

• Exercise progressive independence in carrying out assignments within established policies and procedures.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Perform other related work as assigned.

• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

• Full job description available upon request.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

OR

• Four or more years of experience in accounting, budget or related field with in-depth knowledge of the budget process, legislative process, and political system, and possession of a high school diploma or equivalency.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Salary:

$51,912 per Year