BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform complex analytical and technical work involving program budget control and analysis, program and District-wide budget development; compile various reports for management, County, State and federal.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform technical calculations and analyses for the preparation of the annual District budgets.
- Perform technical calculations needed to project program and District income and expenditures.
- Perform monthly statistical analysis and comparisons of program expenditures in relation to the approved budget.
- Work closely and cooperatively with program managers and site administrators to help prevent over-expenditures and advise them if a budget revision or reduction in expenditures is necessary.
- Receive, analyze and prepare budget revisions for submission to the Board of Education.
- Approve various expenditure requests after analysis to determine availability of budgeted funds, propriety/appropriateness of the requested expenditure, approval by the responsible manager, and correctness of the coding.
- Assist in developing department procedure manuals and handbooks.
- Compile various reports for submission to management, the Board and County, State and federal governments.
- Develop spreadsheets used in the preparation of various financial reports, projections and analyses.
- Develop and present in-service programs to other District employees.
- Assist in the training of other budget staff.
- Setup, update, and maintain categorical files, spreadsheets, and history.
- Prepare and post calculations of indirect costs, deferred revenues, accounts receivables, and accounts payables for categorical resources.
- Prepare and post closing journal entries for categorical resources, and prepare unaudited actuals reporting on State form for categorical resources at year-end close.
- Prepare and post journal entries as needed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Methods and practices of budgeting and financial record-keeping.
- General accounting principles and procedures.
- California school district budgeting and accounting.
- Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
- Principles of training and providing work direction to other budget personnel.
- District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Operation of office equipment, including a computer and assigned software applications.
- Telephone techniques and etiquette.
ABILITY TO:
- Perform clerical and technical work involving program budget control and analysis.
- Receive, analyze and prepare budget revisions.
- Maintain financial records.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Train and provide work direction to others.
- Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
- Understand and work within scope of authority.
- Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
- Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
- Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
- Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
- See to read a variety of materials.
- Hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
- Sit for extended periods of time.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Any combination equivalent to: BS in business related field or equivalent work experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Mgt. Salary Range 18
225 day work year