Budget Analyst I
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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. QualificationsEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT Bachelor's degree from 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 At least three (3) years experience in a related field.COMPUTER SKILLSTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting, Database, Internet, Inventory, Spreadsheet and Word Processing software, and Order processing and Payroll systems.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 SKILLS AND ABILITIES 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.Employee must not 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).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.