WATA Budget Reporting Analyst III

Job Summary

$68611 - $115378 / year or higher DOQ Full-Time County Benefits

Performs advanced budget accounting and reporting work planning organizing analyzing evaluating coordinating and preparing the annual operating and capital improvements plan (CIP) budgets and financial reports for WATA; uses independent thinking and application of analytical skills and techniques to address complex financial issues.

There are two levels of WATA Budget Reporting Analyst distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee:

WATA Budget Reporting Analyst I: $68611 - $107562 / year DOQ
WATA Budget Reporting Analyst II: $73495 - $115378 / year DOQ

Responsibilities:

Assists in the preparation of WATAs annual operating and CIP budgets.

Monitors revenues and expenditures during the fiscal year; recommends solutions to budget deviations; coordinates expenditure and revenue transfer requests as needed.

Assists in writing grant applications to obtain federal state and local funding for operating and capital needs.

Prepares routine to complex schedules conducts research account analysis and other work necessary for the preparation of financial statements ledgers reports analytical studies or budget planning models; and research projects to assist with long-term planning and policy development.

Gathers and analyzes data and to recommend and implement policy and procedural changes resulting from such analyses.

Computes prepares and inputs data for journal entries reconciles accounts sub-ledgers and system modules to the general ledger.

Coordinates with WATAs Grants & Reporting Manager to prepare invoices for federal state and local grant reimbursements.

Processes invoices for payment to vendors.

Interprets and applies accounting and auditing standards.

Serves as the backup to WATAs Grants & Reporting Manager.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field; and three years of budget and accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Masters degree and experience with federal state and local grant writing and administration preferred.

Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire a valid Virginia drivers license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City Countys criteria.

Skill in use of computer software especially Microsoft Office Suite.

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