Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Budget Analyst II/III
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, us, 17124
Salary:
See Position Description
Location :
Harrisburg, PA
Job Type:
Full-time
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
50696225
Division:
Operations Division
Section:
Budget and Finance Section
Opening Date:
10/11/2024
Closing Date:
10/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
Section:
Budget and Finance Section/Operations Division
Class:
Budget Analyst II/III
Location:
Harrisburg
Telework:
This position will report to the headquartered location a minimum of 2 days per week. You may have the opportunity to telework the remainder of the week, if desired and based on business need.
Position Type:
Full-time, Non-civil service, Non-Union
Work Hours:
8:30 - 5:00
Salary Range:
Budget Analyst II - Starting salary of $57,487, commensurate with experience
Budget Analyst III - Starting salary of $65,741, commensurate with experience
Basic Function
Join the Office of Attorney General's (OAG) Budget and Finance team for a challenging and
rewarding experience, with room for professional growth. This position will perform a wide
variety of budget preparation and analysis work. The employee in this position will report
directly to the senior Budget Analyst and work closely with both the Director of Finance and the senior Budget Analyst to perform a wide variety of budgeting tasks. Work is performed within general policies and procedures and is subject to review by a supervisor.
Examples Of Duties
Analyzes financial transactions and prepares documentation and reports to control and account for multiple sources of state and federal fundingResponsible for compiling and analyzing budgetary data for operational purposes and the triannual budget submissions (Governor's Budget, Legislative Budget, and the Rebudget - the current fiscal year budget as enacted)Performs ongoing projections of budget expenses throughout the fiscal year to monitor fiscal controlsPrepares monthly financial reportsPrepares accounting reports and budgetary projections for program personnel and operating expensesPrepares federal subgrant budgets and provides assistance with grant applications and monitoring expendituresRuns numerous reports from Analysis for Office (AO), the reporting tool in SAP, for budgetary use and/or distribution among various OAG personnelMaintains all fund and cost center coding in SAP and updates the Account Code ListingCompiles statistical, fiscal, and program information for the formulation and administration of a complex departmental budgetProvides support to the Director of Finance and the senior Budget Analyst as neededPerforms related work as requiredMinimum Experience and Training
Budget Analyst II:
A Bachelor's degree and two years of professional accounting or financial experienceBudget Analyst III:
A Bachelor's degree and three years of professional accounting or financial experiencePreferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to analyze financial data in a complex organizationAdvanced skills in Microsoft ExcelSAP knowledge and advanced skills in AO is a plusExcellent organizational and communication skills are requiredDemonstrated success managing multiple project simultaneouslyAbility to perform independent research as necessary
Health Benefits
This position qualifies you for the Commonwealth's benefits package which includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage. Medical coverage is available on your first day of employment! Prescription is also available on your first day, for an additional cost for the first 90 days of employment. Dental and vision are available after 90 days of employment as well.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are available to all employees, regardless of enrollment in our benefits.
Paid Time Off
OAG employees receive 12 paid holidays each calendar year, along with earning paid vacation time and sick leave each pay period.
Retirement
For new employees, the State Employees' Retirement System offers various options for enrollment into our retirement plans. You will receive specific information on these options shortly after you begin employment.
To learn more about the benefits available to OAG employees, please review the
01
What is your highest level of education?
Some High SchoolHigh School or GEDSome CollegeTechnical CollegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate
02
How many years of professional accounting or financial experience do you have?
NoneLess than 2 years2-3 years3+ years
03
Do you have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel?
YesNo
04
Do you have SAP knowledge and advanced skills in Analysis for Office?
YesNo
Required Question
See Position Description
Location :
Harrisburg, PA
Job Type:
Full-time
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
50696225
Division:
Operations Division
Section:
Budget and Finance Section
Opening Date:
10/11/2024
Closing Date:
10/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
Section:
Budget and Finance Section/Operations Division
Class:
Budget Analyst II/III
Location:
Harrisburg
Telework:
This position will report to the headquartered location a minimum of 2 days per week. You may have the opportunity to telework the remainder of the week, if desired and based on business need.
Position Type:
Full-time, Non-civil service, Non-Union
Work Hours:
8:30 - 5:00
Salary Range:
Budget Analyst II - Starting salary of $57,487, commensurate with experience
Budget Analyst III - Starting salary of $65,741, commensurate with experience
Basic Function
Join the Office of Attorney General's (OAG) Budget and Finance team for a challenging and
rewarding experience, with room for professional growth. This position will perform a wide
variety of budget preparation and analysis work. The employee in this position will report
directly to the senior Budget Analyst and work closely with both the Director of Finance and the senior Budget Analyst to perform a wide variety of budgeting tasks. Work is performed within general policies and procedures and is subject to review by a supervisor.
Examples Of Duties
Analyzes financial transactions and prepares documentation and reports to control and account for multiple sources of state and federal fundingResponsible for compiling and analyzing budgetary data for operational purposes and the triannual budget submissions (Governor's Budget, Legislative Budget, and the Rebudget - the current fiscal year budget as enacted)Performs ongoing projections of budget expenses throughout the fiscal year to monitor fiscal controlsPrepares monthly financial reportsPrepares accounting reports and budgetary projections for program personnel and operating expensesPrepares federal subgrant budgets and provides assistance with grant applications and monitoring expendituresRuns numerous reports from Analysis for Office (AO), the reporting tool in SAP, for budgetary use and/or distribution among various OAG personnelMaintains all fund and cost center coding in SAP and updates the Account Code ListingCompiles statistical, fiscal, and program information for the formulation and administration of a complex departmental budgetProvides support to the Director of Finance and the senior Budget Analyst as neededPerforms related work as requiredMinimum Experience and Training
Budget Analyst II:
A Bachelor's degree and two years of professional accounting or financial experienceBudget Analyst III:
A Bachelor's degree and three years of professional accounting or financial experiencePreferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to analyze financial data in a complex organizationAdvanced skills in Microsoft ExcelSAP knowledge and advanced skills in AO is a plusExcellent organizational and communication skills are requiredDemonstrated success managing multiple project simultaneouslyAbility to perform independent research as necessary
Health Benefits
This position qualifies you for the Commonwealth's benefits package which includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage. Medical coverage is available on your first day of employment! Prescription is also available on your first day, for an additional cost for the first 90 days of employment. Dental and vision are available after 90 days of employment as well.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are available to all employees, regardless of enrollment in our benefits.
Paid Time Off
OAG employees receive 12 paid holidays each calendar year, along with earning paid vacation time and sick leave each pay period.
Retirement
For new employees, the State Employees' Retirement System offers various options for enrollment into our retirement plans. You will receive specific information on these options shortly after you begin employment.
To learn more about the benefits available to OAG employees, please review the
01
What is your highest level of education?
Some High SchoolHigh School or GEDSome CollegeTechnical CollegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate
02
How many years of professional accounting or financial experience do you have?
NoneLess than 2 years2-3 years3+ years
03
Do you have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel?
YesNo
04
Do you have SAP knowledge and advanced skills in Analysis for Office?
YesNo
Required Question