Budget Officer II

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Military

• Agency 31

Location:

Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$22.405

Classification Salary Range:

$22.41 - $33.03

Job Posting:

JR2024-00005404 Budget Officer II (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

05-06-2024

Job Description:

Location: Construction and Facilities Management Office, 2433 NW 24th Street, Lincoln NE

Job Duties:

• Consults with and advises management on cooperative agreement budget matters to exchange information, to forecast and estimate expenditures

• Develops policies, plans, and implementing procedures to collect the data and information required to prepare the agency budget

• Analyzes, compiles, and consolidates the data and information collected into the agency budget to provide management with a tool to control available financial resources

• Forecasts and monitors expenditures in accordance with regulations and policies

• Represents the agency at intergovernmental and public conferences and meetings to present the agency's point of view in regards to programs and the budget

• Compiles fiscal and accounting data to use in budget evaluations, cost analyses, and budget projections

• Audits financial statements and reports to verify calculations and identify discrepancies

• Other duties as assigned

Starting Hourly Pay Rate is $22.405.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related administrative management field plus three years experience in governmental accounting and/or budgeting. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the above qualifications, experience in PFC/Enterprise One and State Accounting, and Quickbooks experience is highly desired.

Other: Background check will be required. Must have a valid driver's license.

Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures; budget formulation and tracking procedure

Skill in proficiency in Microsoft Office, computer and data management; spreadsheets

Ability to apply the principles of budgeting, statistics, and fiscal management; manage funds and develop budget projections; participate in management decisions

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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