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Fiscal Analyst

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.?

• Prepares project budget and accounting records and related performance measures;
• Provides regular project-related reporting to department management and key staff on availability of funding, expenditures-to-date, balances, closeout requirements, and compliance with internal and external fiscal controls;
• Develops and maintains weekly and/or monthly financial reports regarding expenditures for materials and services;
• Implements and monitors the budget in collaboration with Budget and Management Services;
• Reviews all purchases and expenditures in Building Services and reports the status and validity of all such activities;
• Ensures timely processing of purchase orders, invoices, contract amendments, change orders, and similar documents;
• Develops, implements, and administers, in cooperation with Procurement and Supply Services, bid processes for all goods and services, and Requests for Proposal for all goods and services;
• Ensures compliance with all applicable state, county and PGCPS fiscal requirements and policies;
• Provides up-to-date reporting on availability of funding, expenditures-to-date and validity of proposed contracts and modifications;
• Identifies potential funding risks and develops plans to address areas projected or reported to be in a shortfall status;
• Develops and manages a robust stakeholder communication plan to ensure critical items such as invoice payments are achieved within acceptable timelines and are transparent to vendors;
• Participates in the development of annual budgets and spending plans; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Working knowledge of procurement procedures and computerized procurement systems; preferably Oracle;
  
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably Oracle;
  
• Working knowledge of budget development procedures and monitoring;
  
• Knowledge of generally accepted purchasing and accounting principles, practices, and procedures applicable to government entities;
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
  
• Demonstrates personal initiative in the resolution of fiscal and accounting issues, with a flexible, outside the box approach to problem solving and financial structures;
  
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to prepare and present financial information clearly and accurately;
  
• Demonstrated exceptional skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Excel, Word, Access and Power Point) and Google Applications; and
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business management, or a closely related field preferred.??A minimum of five (5) years of experience in public school/government budgeting or accounting required.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls.? The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.? Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception.? While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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