Budget Analyst

JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Budget Analyst

SALARY RANGE: Grade 70 ($3354-$4480/month)

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Administrative and Auxiliary Services

OVERVIEW: Johnston County Schools is a rapidly growing public school district located southeast of Raleigh. We educate over 38,000 students at 48 schools with an annual budget that exceeds $380M. We seek a highly motivated individual to join our Administrative and Auxiliary department as a Budget Accountant / Analyst.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct monthly budget analysis and projections including position allotment reconciliations and expense forecasts.

• Monitor spending to ensure it remains within budget.

• Develop and amend the annual department budget in collaboration with department Directors.

• Assist department Directors with cost-benefit analyses to determine value.

• Review and approve department level budget transfer requests to ensure all restrictions and requirements are met.

• Ensure all purchase orders are budgeted and keyed.

• Recommend adjusting journal entries, budget journal entries, and 202's.

• Work closely with schools, departments, and the Assistant Superintendent to assist with budget planning.

• Complete a monthly desk review of all departmental budgets.

• Pre-audit all requisitions (initial reviewer), invoices, and proposed contracts for budgetary compliance.

• Assist with School Nutrition profit and loss analysis.

• Assist with the E-rate process.

• Recommend carryover and deferred revenue entries.

• Calculate and analyze workers comp costs and assist with the annual audit.

• Key all budget updates as needed

• Assist with internal and external reporting as needed.

• Cross train with other staff as needed.

• Assist with special projects as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

ACCEPTABLE KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree, or equivalent, with some coursework completed in accounting and math. Previous experience as a school or department bookkeeper will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Math, or related field is a plus.

• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, including basic formulas and pivot tables.

• Excellent communication skills.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Annual Pay range of $40,248 to $50,340 depending upon relevant experience and education

• State Employees and Teachers Retirement Plan

• State Employees Health Plan

• Dental, vision, disability and other benefits offered

• Holiday pay, annual leave, and sick leave

• Extensive training opportunities

DISCLAIMERS: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.