Budget Analyst II

$54,197 - $94,844/Yr

State of North Carolina

Full-time - Entry Level

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Budget Analyst II position within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHSR) is a critical role responsible for assisting in the preparation, execution, and maintenance of the operating budget for assigned sections of DHSR. This position involves a variety of tasks that ensure the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the department. The analyst will prepare budget revisions through the Integrated Budget Information System (IBIS), ensuring that budget and financial systems of record contain accurate and timely information. Additionally, the analyst will assist in the preparation of quarterly allotment requests and monitor cash and salary control balances to maintain fiscal responsibility. The role also requires the analyst to ensure proper coding, approval, and documentation of invoices for payment by the DHHS Controller's Office. This includes assisting in performing month and year-end close-out procedures, reviewing monthly payroll, fringe benefits, and workers' compensation transmittals, and aiding in the development of DHSR's biennial continuation and expansion budgets. The analyst will manage and track various funding and revenue streams, preparing and maintaining any corresponding applications, and generating regular reports that update current year projections of expenditures versus budget. Effective communication with leadership of assigned DHSR sections is essential to resolve problems, answer questions, and discuss budgetary and procurement policies. The analyst will also support the DHSR Budget Office management in resolving issues, providing clarifications, and developing efficient processes. Additional responsibilities include supporting various budgetary tasks as assigned, such as annual fixed asset inventory review, annual fee reporting review, and annual cash management plan review.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, execution, and maintenance of DHSR's operating budget for assigned sections.
• Prepare budget revisions through IBIS.
• Ensure budget and financial systems of record contain accurate and timely information.
• Assist in preparation of quarterly allotment requests.
• Monitor cash and salary control balances.
• Ensure proper coding, approval, and documentation of invoices for payment by DHHS Controller's Office.
• Assist in performing month and year-end close-out procedures.
• Review monthly payroll, fringe benefits, and workers compensation transmittals.
• Assist in development of DHSR's biennial continuation and expansion budgets.
• Manage/Track various funding/revenue streams and prepare/maintain any corresponding applications.
• Generate regular reports that update current year projections of expenditures vs budget.
• Maintain communication with leadership of assigned DHSR sections to resolve problems and provide clear direction from a budgetary perspective.
• Assist DHSR Budget Office management in resolving issues and developing efficient processes.
• Support DHSR Budget Office on various budgetary tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the fiscal and operational policies of state government.
• Intermediate knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and governmental budgeting and accounting.
• Intermediate knowledge of the financial structure, accounting system and financial procedures of the State of North Carolina.
• Ability to organize and present clearly oral and written reports of findings and recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate personnel, agency officials, legislators, and the general public.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field, from an accredited institution and four years of experience preferably including experience in accounting or budgeting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a centralized budget office, preferably in a governmental entity.
• Experience in NCFS and IBIS.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including ability to construct and utilize analytical spreadsheets and conduct applied financial modeling analysis.
• Experience budgeting grants which have different budget periods than the state fiscal year.
• Ability to review financial and operating budget reports for accuracy and identify issues and/or potential issues.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and financial management theory and practice.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis, forecasting, and modeling.
• Proven ability to analyze and compile moderately complex financial data from various sources.
• Ability to work independently and plan and organize work while remaining adaptable to continually changing priorities.

Benefits

• Health insurance options
• Standard and supplemental retirement plans
• NCFlex program benefits
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Community service leave
• 12 annual paid holidays
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees