Sr. Budget Analyst Position Available In Alachua, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Join our team in Gainesville, Florida as a Sr. Budget Analyst. You will manage budgets, ensure compliance, and provide financial insights. Develop budgeting strategies, analyze laws, and consolidate budget submissions. Monitor data, conduct cost analysis, and provide training. Requirements include accounting expertise, budget knowledge, and proficiency in financial systems. Robert Half is hiring for this long-term contract position.
Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Budget Analyst to join our team in Gainesville, Florida. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in managing and analyzing budgets, ensuring compliance with policies, and providing critical financial insights. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful fiscal planning and decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and implementing budgeting strategies for the annual district budget.
- Analyze federal and state laws, administrative rules, labor contracts, and policies to ensure compliance with all cost centers.
- Consolidate and review annual budget submissions for presentation to the Board.
- Prepare and submit budget amendments and summaries for Board agenda items.
- Monitor and maintain data on estimated revenue, appropriations, and fund balances across various funds.
- Conduct cost analysis on revenue and expenditure accounts for assigned cost centers.
- Develop and maintain budget status reports and prepare system entries to ensure accuracy.
- Allocate state categorical funding to specific cost centers and evaluate the financial impacts of salary differentials.
- Provide training and workshops on budgeting processes to enhance team understanding and efficiency. Requirements
- Proven expertise in accounting functions, including budget preparation and analysis.
- Strong knowledge of budget processes and capital management.
- Experience with cost analysis and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with federal and state regulations impacting budgeting and financial planning.
- Proficiency in using financial systems and tools to manage budgets effectively.
- Excellent communication skills to serve as a liaison with cost centers and business analysts.
- Ability to develop innovative budgetary reporting systems in collaboration with technical teams.
- Commitment to adhering to safety, non-discrimination, and equal employment policies.
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