What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Analyst position at Wake County Public School System?
Overview
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
BUDGET ANALYST
WORKING TITLE
Budget Analyst
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Budget
LOCATION
Crossroads III, Cary, NC
PAY GRADE
Noncertified Grade 27
FLSA STATUS
Nonexempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
No
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides direct support to lead secretaries, bookkeepers, and support staff in schools and departments. Prepares and facilitates training for central and school-based staff. Receive and process budget transactions and position modifications. Assist with the allotment process for schools. Perform quality control checks and balances. Maintain organizational structures in Oracle and NCDPI EDDIE. Responsible for budget manager approvals and revisions. Responsible for departmental budget and payroll processing, maintaining departmental calendar, and scheduling meeting and training spaces. Participate and collaborate on committees for projects for the Administrative Services Division. Knows, interprets, and applies rules and regulations governing the development and reporting of the WCPSS budget. Responsible for fiscal accountability in compliance with state, federal, and local statutes and guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel; Google Apps;
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles;
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local budgeting and finance requirements;
- Knowledge of human resource position allotments, assignments, and payroll procedures;
- Knowledge of Oracle or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system;
- Critical thinking and analysis skills;
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal errors and attention to detail;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks in the absence of clear direction;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- Associates degree from a regionally accredited college or university; AND
- Two years of experience in finance or accounting or related field; OR
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential dues of the job.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with Oracle based accounting systems;
- Knowledge of public school accounting procedures and systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff and staff members of external agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 2/2025
DISCLAIMER: 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 required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.
