Budget Analyst 2

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· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, math or a closely related field

· Three years of progressively responsible budget and accounting experience

· Other combination of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case by case basis

· Experience with legislative budgeting and state government is preferred

Experience with SABHRS and IBARS is preferred

Special Information\: The Budget Analyst position supports budget and financial functions for all funding sources within the department. This position prepares and analyzes budget and financial reports to maintain expenditure controls, and provides advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, financial allocation, and budget preparation and monitoring. This position also analyzes department wide revenues, expenses, appropriations, future budget requests and legislative status during sessions. This position supports the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Job Duties:

Typical Budget Duties Include:

· Establish and maintain task profiles, task groups, speeds charts and translate trees

· Process budget change documents

· Establish and monitor standard budgets

· Complete monthly budget status reports

· Monitor personal services expenditures and vacancy savings

· Review expenditures to ensure appropriateness

· Review, track and verify grants and contracts

· Reconcile FTE

· Revenue and expenditure projections

· Assist with the Executive Planning Process

· Review contracts and renewals for all grants assigned to ensure proper financial compliance

· Monitor appropriations and fund balances

· Conduct research, analysis and writing of legislative fiscal notes

· Enter and reconcile legislative requests in IBARS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of budget principles

· Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

· Knowledge of State and Federal rules and regulations

· Excellent organizational skills

· Excellent time management skills

· Excellent problem solving and recognition skills

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

· Ability to operate personal computer and general office software such as excel, word and email