Budget Analyst - General Fund

Lake Washington School District, Business Services department is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Budget Analyst (General Fund).

Position Summary:
The Budget Analyst (General Fund) assists with the budget development and budget monitoring processes. This position works with a wide variety of stakeholders to support the district’s financial operations including financial analysis, budget preparation and grants management. This position reports to the Budget Supervisor. This is a full-time, year round position with full benefit package. This position begins as soon as possible.

Professional-Technical Level D
Salary: Step 1: $82,823 to Step 2: $84,513 per year, 260 days. (SC10 Prof Tech Salary)
Shift: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hours: 8.0/ day
Location: Resource Center

Position is open until filled with first consideration given to applications received by 5pm on 03/11/2025.

Please see attachment for details

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance or related field. Additional professional level experience may substitute for required education.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ professional experience in accounting, and/or budgeting preferred.
• Prior public-school experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in reviewing, organizing, and developing the district’s annual budget and supporting documents and reports.
• Provides customer service, training, and technical support to department and school office professionals related to budgets and related reports and procedures.
• Reviews and processes budget transfers and journal entries to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Assists in calculating budget allocations, enrollment projections, and maintaining the chart of accounts.
• Monitors budget expenditures, variances, accounts, and claims for grants and other funding sources.
• Advises grant managers on status of grant accounts and requirements for budget revisions.
• Collects, tracks, and maintains documents required for the federal free and reduced meals program and ensures compliance.
• Calculates year-end revenue accruals for grants and maintains annual grant schedule for auditor review.
• Prepares financial reports to inform decision making.
• Provides customer support as a resource to staff, administration, and the community.
• Ensures compliance with district policies and state/federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, generally hazard free environment, and in a clean atmosphere. The usual and customary methods of performing the functions of this job require the following physical demands: • Frequent reaching, handling, fingering and/or feeling. • Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling. • Seldom climbing and balancing. • Seldom stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling.

Additional information regarding Salary Schedules, Benefits, and Employee Group Agreements can be found here

Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies, which includes our non-discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.

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