Budget Analyst

About This Role

The Budget Analyst manages various budgets within the Office of Family Independence (OFI) and/or Regional Programs (UAS) for the Georgia Department of Human Services. This role involves developing annual operating budgets, preparing multi-level budgets with complex fund sources, and ensuring the accuracy of program expenditures. It suits a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage various budgets within the Office Family Independence (OFI) and/or Regional Programs (UAS)
• Develop Annual Operating Budget, load budgets into GA@Work and the Uniform Accounting System (UAS)
• Periodically enter revisions and amendments to budgets in these systems
• Prepare multi-level budgets for OFI and Regional Programs with multiple, complex fund sources and projects
• Prepare quarterly expenditures and grant related projections by reviewing historical data, Budget Comparison Report, Personnel Services Projections, and other data reports
• Research and correct any expenditures errors in all related budget systems
• Review Program budget to ensure proper general ledger coding and prepare any necessary journal entries
• Provide and approve budget codes and determine sufficient funding for purchase requisitions and regional hiring
• Review Purchase order listing monthly to ensure Purchase orders are liquidating within contract/grant liquidation period
• Follow up with program managers on any open Purchase orders for closed grants and contracts ended to ensure all invoices have been paid
• Meet with Program Managers to discuss budgetary needs and budget realignments based on spending trends
• Work closely with Regional Accounting staff to prepare budgets and track and analyze expenditures reported through the regional accounting system
• Utilize Budget Comparison Reports (BCRs) and run queries to monitor and ensure the accuracy of program budget
• Perform other professional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and time management
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple project teams
• Demonstrates ability to effectively plan work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with limited supervision and to work effectively with a team
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in use of Excel, including creating pivot tables, VLOOKUP and other components of the Microsoft Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint)