Budget Officer (Budget Officer) (4361-12)

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.

Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled

WORK LOCATION:

Job & Family Services

222 E. Central Parkway

Cincinnati, OH 45202

WORK HOURS:

(Potential for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule)

ANNUAL SALARY: $60,008

NOTE: Applicants for positions with Hamilton County Job and Family Services are subject to background screening in accordance with the document: "Offenses that May Disqualify Candidates for Employment." Convictions from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with HCJFS.

Applicants for Children’s Services positions cannot provide foster care for children in the custody of Hamilton County.

REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION):

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university with coursework in business statistics; AND
• One (1) year of experience in accounting or budgeting which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of regulations & procedures governing fiscal activities.
• OR Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university with coursework in business statistics; AND
• Three (3) years of experience in accounting or budgeting which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of regulations & procedures governing fiscal activities
• OR High School diploma or GED; AND
• Five (5) years of experience in accounting or budgeting which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of regulations & procedures governing fiscal activities.
  
  
  

JOB DUTIES (SUMMARY):

• Reconciles expenditures with CFIS reports from ODJFS and makes recommendations for adjustments and/or corrections. Prepares monthly expenditure reports. Prepares other reports as required
• Monitors and projects revenue and expenditures against County appropriations. Monitors and reports expenditures to Section chiefs and/or staff responsible for budgeted OCA
• Monitors expenditures against State Allocations and/or grants.
• Assists in preparing annual County budget.
• Enters and monitors Random Moment Studies (RMS).
• Completes cash draw request for respective funds and enters into CFIS for draw. Monitors cash balances in funds.
• Meets with Section Chiefs and/or other department staff.
• Attends conferences and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (*Indicates can be developed after employment)

• Knowledge of: budgeting; bookkeeping; accounting; management; agency policies and procedures*; government structure and process.
• Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; understand manuals and verbal instructions, technical in nature; gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public.
  
  
  

ESSENTIAL JOB FACTORS:

• Must undergo a background check via the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI). Must have a car, valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency and required auto liability insurance.
  
  
  

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• None
  
  
  

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

May vary depending on the assigned work.

BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED:

Background checks consistent with requirements in OAC 5101:2-5-09 must be completed at employment and every ten years following, including but not limited to the following systems:

• State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
• State Child/Abuse Neglect Central Registry Check for any state in which the applicant resided within the last five years
• Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification Investigation (BCI)
• FBI
• National Sex Offender Public website (WWW.NSOPW.Gov) Code 5101:2-5-09 must be conducted for each prospective employee
  
  
  

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