Budget Analyst

The School District of Lee County is currently seeking a Budget Analyst at our district office in Fort Myers, FL. This is a full-time onsite opportunity.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in budgetary, accounting, and analytical experience.

• Master's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing business/department functions and staff.

Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; organizational, prioritization, and management skills.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to meet competing deadlines under pressure while maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of budgeting principles, practices, and procedures and governmental accounting processes.
• Knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications.
• Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing priorities and demands.
• Ability to assist and coordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.

• Assist in the development of the tentative and final budget for all funds.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the District budget for all funds.
• Review and analyze District allocations for schools and departments.
• Prepare assigned school and department annual budgets.
• Maintain frequent contact with schools and District department financial and budget personnel to secure and evaluate information, seek compliance with requests, and provide feedback on analysis.
• Analyze and project student FTE for state reporting.
• Update state reporting on the student Florida Education Identifier (FLEID).
• Monitor FTE process for accurate reporting during the FTE surveys to the state.
• Maintain the Master School Identification (MSID) file with the state.
• Create and maintain state reporting on the 5-10-20 year capital plan.
• Create and update procedure documents and manuals.
• Provide training to new administrators and personnel in budgeting procedures and policies.
• Provide technical support and guidance to schools and departments on budgets.
• Prepare monthly reports for the School Board.
• Monitor charter school appropriations to ensure accurate payments in a timely manner.
• Prepare reports, trend analyses, and other statistical data as directed.
• Perform analytical review of District budgets to ensure efficient use of District financial resources.
• Test updates to District electronic systems related to budget functions.

starts at $28.28/hour. Compensation may increase based on relevant education and experience.