Budget Officer Position Available In Iberia, Louisiana

Budget Officer 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 300 S Iberia St, New Iberia, LA 70560 GENERAL

STATEMENT OF JOB

Under occasional supervision, performs administrative and financial work in support of the operations of the department. Work involves preparing the Parish’s annual budget; collecting information from various department and inputting information in computer; attending budget meetings as needed; making budget adjustments throughout year and monitoring departmental budget; monitoring departmental budget expenditures and purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with Capital Budget and Operating Budget. Reports to the Director of Finance.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepares the Parish’s annual budget; collects information from each department; checks for accuracy; inputs information into computer for each fund. Attends budget meetings. Works with department heads to make budget adjustments as needed; prepares budget entry; inputs budget into the computer. Prepares journal entries as needed for correction of errors; sets up accounts. Signs payroll and other checks on a check signer. Prints monthly reports; checks for additions; types letter for monthly distribution. Updates mailing chart as needed. Assists the Director of Finance in department’s day-to-day activities as necessary; completes special projects as assigned. Assists Accounting Technicians and other departments in solving computer problems or accounting questions. Prepares year-end adjustments for each department to adjust budgets to actual. Types checks as needed; prepares vouchers for payment as needed for direct deposits. Inputs and reconciles data for paving fund. Prepares budget book to give to Council. Prepares schedules for reconciliation of accounts. Reviews deposits and schedules prepared by department to check for accuracy. Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as cash receipt, check, or printout; budget resolution; statement of revenue and expenditures; and balance sheet. Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as manning chart, schedules, budget calendar, and budget book. Refers to chart of accounts, balance sheet, statement of revenue and expenditure, budget book from previous year, vendor book, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc. Operates a variety of office equipment and machinery such as copy machine, calculator, telephone, fax machine, shredder, computer, etc. Uses a variety of supplies such as general office supplies, etc.; and a variety of computer software such as, Munis, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Microsoft Excel, Internet, etc. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Director of Finance, accounting staff, Executive staff, Legislative staff, other department heads and staff, and the general public.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides backup support for payroll when needed. Assists department with accounting or computer problems. Provides purchase orders as needed. Answers the telephone. Takes deposits to bank. Prepares timecards if needed. Performs general administrative/office duties as required, including typing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, establishing and maintaining filing systems, etc. Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Requires an Associate’s degree in accounting or closely related field supplemented by five to six years of experience in local government accounting, budgeting, auditing, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$61,014.00 – $63,266.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person