BUDGET ANALYST I - 22009966

State of Florida • Jacksonville Beach, FL

10d

About The Position

The essential function of the position within the organization is to perform advanced accounting functions in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.  The position is responsible for purchasing, analyzing and reconciling accounts, preparing and processing related information, maintaining financial records, posting, auditing, processing accounts payable and/or receivable, and preparing financial reports.     MyFlorida Marketplace experience preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of accounting records.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Microsoft Word and Excel competency.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• MyFlorida Marketplace experience

Responsibilities

• Managing budgeting, general ledgers, accounts payable, contract records, procurement, property records.
• Maintaining specialized accounting records to properly account for funds provided, expended and projection of year-end balance.
• Preparing and reviewing budget request for State and County fiscal years.  Responsible for budgeting, expenditure tracking and analysis for management.
• Maintaining payment of invoices, contract reporting, purchasing commodities and services.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of vendor contracts, grant agreements and other contractually binding documents.
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• membership in the Florida Retirement System
• optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan
• optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans
• paid $25,000 life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level