What are the responsibilities and job description for the Departmental Budget Analyst - MSAP position at Wake County Public Schools?
Overview :
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET ANALYST
WORKING TITLE
Magnet Schools Assistance Programs (MSAP) Budget Analyst
SCHOOL / DEPARTMENT
Magnet and Curriculum Enhancement Programs
LOCATION
Crossroads I, Cary, NC
PAY GRADE
Noncertified Grade 25
FLSA STATUS
Nonexempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings or weekends)
POSITION PURPOSE :
Analyzes, verifies, coordinates, and reconciles MSAP budgets to ensure the maximized use of resources; complies with local, state, and federal fiscal requirements. Focuses on compiling and generating data relevant to program development and budget accountability. Collaborates with teachers, administrators, vendors, and the school system's Purchasing and Budget departments to track encumbrances and invoices to facilitate the reconciliation of accounts and to ensure effective use of resources to improve student performance. The positions are grant funded and are expected to end March 30, 2026; however, grant funding is subject to renewal on an annual basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles;
- Considerable knowledge of working with contracts;
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Word and Excel;
- Strong skills in budget, purchasing, and procurement procedures;
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- 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 operate accounting systems for data management, problem resolution, and information research;
- Ability to meet deadlines;
- Ability to proofread documents and prepare clear and comprehensive reports;
- Ability to exercise independent initiative to perform both original and recurring assignments, and exercise judgment in the absence of clear directives;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external agencies, vendors, and the community.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates in a professional office environment. 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, 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 : 10 / 2023
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.
