Analyst - Budget

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Analyst - Budget
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: Year Round
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCA - Administrator - 229 days , G05, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $84,333.00 - $101,052.00 Effective as of: 06-16-2024

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

SUMMARY: Prepare or assist department heads and principals in the preparation of operating budgets for departments and schools. Provide continual monitoring and comparisons of budgets to actual expenditures and recommend actions for the remedy of deviations and to remain within budget. Participate in the preparation of the operating budgets for the District across all funds. Assist with revenue and expenditure projections and estimates and monitor salary expenditures for the District. Implement and maintain budget control system using both People Soft Financials and Hyperion Essbase database. Work continuously with departments to monitor salary, benefit, and operating expenditures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Involved on District committees to act as subject matter expert to help solve District issues and provide cost analysis and support.

Assist citizen committees to provide information, collect data, and report on committee data collection.

Prepare department and organization budgets across all funds and provide analyses that compare budget to actual revenues and expenditures; explain or make recommendations to address deviations. This is an ongoing project that begins with annual planning and continues with constant revisions. This requires flexibility.

Recommend and problem-solve issues regarding budgetary issues to department heads, Principals, and Financial Services leadership.

Import and post budgets for departments and schools. Run queries and nVision reports in PeopleSoft and use information from queries and reports for schools, departments, and Financial Services leadership.

Prepare financial reports, graphs, and analysis for department management and Financial Services leadership. Prepare and maintain financial studies on salaries, benefits, and the cost of existing and new programs.

Perform budgetary analysis and ensure positions are budgeted and funded. Maintain positions in the PeopleSoft Human Resources system. Monitor accuracy of system data as it relates to payroll expenses, the general ledger, and staffing reports.

Train departments and schools on financial related items (input of data, policy interpretation, resource allocation and interpretation of financial information).

Interpret/implement Board of Education policy, Colorado Department of Education, state, and federal guidelines for principals, secretaries, parents, school/department administrators, banks, financial contacts, and citizen action groups.

Monitor district funds and school spending to assure compliance with Board policy and state law.

Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE 3 - 5 years experience in accounting and financial analysis.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Four years of college or equivalent advanced training to qualify for a Bachelor?s degree in management and/or accounting. Equivalent experience will be considered.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS Valid Colorado driver's license.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Must have previous experience in accounting, mathematics, purchasing procedures, accounts payable procedures, and budgeting. Requires oral communication, writing composition, interpersonal, phone etiquette, advanced computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook) and general office equipment (printers, fax, calculator and copiers) at time of hire. Prefer experience using Power Point, PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft Human Resources, and Oracle Hyperion Essbase database. Must have strong public relations and problem solving skills.

DECISION-MAKING Work is varied and may require detailed analysis to determine practical courses of action. Choices fall within the range of specified, acceptable standards, alternatives, and practices. Decision-making is guided by Board Policies, District procedures, State guidelines. Executive Directors, department managers, principals and other district staff will rely on the analysis and reports prepared. Incorrect or incomplete information could lead to overspending or inflated revenue projections. Errors could potentially result in substantial embarrassment and/or cost to the District. Duties are diversified and cross several technical areas or fields within the department. Work requires significant cross training in operational procedures or fundamental technical applications. Duties and actions impact others requiring consultation with other departments.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS Daily contact with students, parents, citizen/patron committees, vendors/suppliers, general public, local government, and media to resolve problems and maintain relationships.

SPAN OF CONTROL This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Responsible for budget development and accountability.

EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY This position serves as a District resource on specific functional areas such as projects, technology, or a business application as it relates to this position. Position requires judgment in the preparation and monitoring of budgets, provides expert advice in the interpretation of the District accounting requirements.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK: Work is self-directed. This position serves as a technical resource on specific functions relating to budget analysis. This position is recognized as a District resource/subject matter expert in a broad specialty area, operational process, and field or program. Requires independent judgment; interpretation of facts which are governed by the Board. Required to make difficult and complex decisions. Strong knowledge of District State, and Federal regulations

The physical demands, mental functions, and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, and feel; talk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, analyze, communicate, compute, synthesize, use interpersonal skills, and compile. The employee is frequently required to coordinate, instruct, and negotiate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.