BUDGET ANALYST III

POSITION GOAL

To perform duties and make studies that may be varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but which usually involve limited responsibility. Some evaluation and ingenuity required.

To prepare operating budgets, as directed, for units or departments based on actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports and other factors. To review expenditures to ensure conformance to budgetary limitations and maintain records of expenses and budget balances. To maintain records of actual operating figures for comparison with estimated budget. To assist in installation of budgetary control systems.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Budget Analyst III shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below.

• Assist in the projection, planning and preparation of budgeting concepts for the annual District budget.
• Study Federal laws, State statutes, and administrative rules, labor contracts, Board policy, GAAFR and accreditation standards of SACS for all cost centers.
• Review and consolidate annual budget submissions for Board presentation.
• Prepare budget amendments for cost centers, including summaries for Board agenda items.
• Maintain analysis on estimated revenue, appropriations and fund balances for the general fund, debt service and special revenue funds.
• Assist in the generation of FTE reports in conjunction with the Florida Education Finance Program.
• Analyze cost center revenue and expenditure accounts as required.
• Prepare computer input entries and maintain budget status reports.
• Compute and evaluate impact of the salary differential on individual cost centers and overall fund balances.
• Determine the disbursement of state categorical funding to individual cost centers.
• Participate in conducting in-service workshops on budgeting processes.
• Monitor actual expenditures vs. budget allocations in order to help prevent deficit balances.
• Develop new budgetary reporting systems with Management Information Services.
• Serve as Budget Office liaison for respective costs centers and area business analysts.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of two (2) year experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position.
• Require two (2) years experience in budget, accounting or management audits.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Preferred degree majors include accounting or related field.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: WW-014.3