Budget Analyst I

Overview

Performs work in the preparation, review and presentation of budgets by analyzing budgetary input, history, and performance measures. Formulates budget recommendations and proposes modifications and/or reallocation to existing budgets. Assists with planning, purchasing, property, payroll, reporting, data compilation, analyzing, filing, correspondence, and overall budget management. Performs these functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Federal regulations, Tribal legislation and Financial Resources' policies and procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting; or six years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

An additional three (3) years of experience in a related field.

COMPUTER SKILLS

An individual should have knowledge of Accounting, Database, Internet software, Inventory software, Order processing software, Payroll systems, and Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Must have intermediate computer skills, knowledge of fund accounting and accounting financial systems, the ability to analyze, produce and interpret financial statements, organization and time management skills a must to meet deadline requirements. Must also have the analytical skills to propose journal entries, monitor results and have good written and oral communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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