Budget Analyst 1 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Support Administration (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION

Join a team of passionate and hard working individuals at the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Financial Management, Budgets & Reports, as a Fiscal Evaluator (Budget Analyst 1).

We are looking for self starters who are able to adapt and learn quickly. Our ideal candidate will have working knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.

Bring your ambition and talents to our team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Fiscal Evaluator (Budget Analyst 1) maintains communications with DHS

Contractors / Providers / Vendors for the purposes of reviewing and processing invoices in a timely manner. The incumbent works directly the DHS leadership, program office staff, as well as the Allegheny County Controller and Office of Budget and Finance and State / Federal agencies.

Duties and responsibilities related to systems and accounting include : Maintaining functional knowledge of Master Enterprise Repository, OnBase Key information.

Demographic System (KIDS), Client Information and Payment System (CIPS), Microsoft Office suite and other organization systems, as necessary.

Updates / inputs and maintains data, relevant invoice, budget, and provider information into JD Edwards (accounting system) and Onbase.

Other duties include but are not limited to :

• Performing rebudgets and contract modifications for providers throughout the fiscal provider lifecycle.
• Verifying that the contract, rebudget or modification has been correctly entered into JD Edwards by the County Controller's Office.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and communicating fiscal and operational data to the DHS Bureau of Contracts and compliance (BCC) and BFMBR throughout the fiscal year.
• Attending on and off-site meetings in support of primary job duties, as required.
• Performing special projects, as assigned, to support DHS and county-wide goals and objectives.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8 : 00 am to 4 : 00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Scheduled hours can vary depending on the needs of the regional office.
• Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

• One year of experience in technical budget administration work; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements :

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements :

A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply :

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience / education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans :

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov / Additional%20Info / Pages / default.

aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or :
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply / test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.
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