Budget/Revenue Analyst - Onsite Indianapolis, IN - aFit Staffing Inc.

More about aFit:

You want to work where you know you are a perfect fit. At aFit, a woman owned (WBE) company based in Indianapolis, we are devoted to being collaborative, honorable, and accountable. Our company provides project-based staffing for government and commercial organizations. To our prospective clients, aFit offers a talented workforce in a team-based environment to produce concrete and reliable outcomes. At aFit, we focus on building strong relationships and keeping the day-to-day flexible in an in-person or remote-enabled environment.

aFit Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Description of Duties:

The Budget/Revenue Analyst will partner with agency personnel and related stakeholders working towards completion of assigned functions. Exceptional customer service is provided to agency partners and/or the general public.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• General knowledge of the budgetary process, the State’s accounting principles and procedures, and state/federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of state government structure, administrative procedures, and the legislative process.
• Analytical and quantitative skills applying knowledge of finance, accounting, statistics and economics.
• Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• General knowledge of the budgetary process, the State’s accounting principles and procedures, and state/federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of state government structure, administrative procedures, and the legislative process.
• Analytical and quantitative skills applying knowledge of finance, accounting, statistics, and economics.
• Experience with analyzing fiscal trends, isolating, and understanding variances, projecting expenditures and revenues accurately, and adjusting budgets to address shortfalls and optimize fiscal resources.
• Introductory knowledge of agency missions, programs, and administrative policies.
• Adequate computer skills in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Word, Access). Additional experience with statistical products preferred.
• Ability to solve complex financial problems.
• Able to perform more varied and difficult tasks.
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment to obtain the best results.
• Work as a topmost trusted partner with aFit and the client.
• Provide attention to details.
• Approaches challenges with a positive, consultative mindset
• Self-starter with the desire to achieve and work with integrity.
• Willingness to grow and change through ambiguity.
• Learning agility, or the ability to develop new skills.
• Open and receptive to feedback to continuously grow.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field with 2+ experience OR 5+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
• Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

Please note, this full-time position is in Indianapolis, IN and we do not offer relocation assistance at this time.

Daily Scope of Work:

• Cultivate and maintain collaborative working relationships with other state agency directors, deputy directors, financial and program staff to identify areas of need related to state/federal grants and financial assistance, develop resolutions, and build strategic plans on a regular basis to improve requests for funding and performance metrics (help agencies strategically apply funding to achieve outcomes).
• Field questions, provide guidance and resources, and respond to information requests from internal customers as well as other state agencies regarding assigned funds and grant projects.
• Research, develop, prepare, and analyze a variety of state/federal financial status reports as required institute, related to assigned divisions, or as assigned by management.
• Collaborate with budget analysts and Division Directors in the review of state/federal assistance requested by agencies.
• Work with budget agency staff to resolve issues with grants in the application, management, and the reconciliation process.
• Conduct budget analysis and advise division leaders on fiscal matters regarding their operating, dedicated, and federal funds.
• Review and analyze agency submitted biennial budget requests based on Budget Agency policies.
• Prepare annual and biennial budget recommendations and provide them to the Budget Director.
• Throughout the year, monitor agency expenditures, review and approve appropriate fiscal transactions, and evaluate and make recommendations when agencies request deviations from approved budget plans.
• Prepare and research activities as they relate to state and federal funding within assigned divisions, ensuring compliance with all regulations and financial management circulars.
• Investigate and resolve budget errors related to state and federal funding, e-procurement, project costing, funding sources, and other financial transactions.
• Track bills through the legislative process and determine the fiscal and policy impact of new legislation.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.