Finance - Budget Analyst

Overview

DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) is a community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 individuals annually.

As a public, not-for-profit organization, DeKalb CSB operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff. The organization is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

Salary Range: 43,000 - 50,000

Assist with the development, preparation, and revision of DeKalb CSB operating budget. Prepare or complete various forms, reports, expenditure trends and projections, budget allocations, variance analysis, operational reports, or other documents within designated time frames. Perform reviews and analysis of budget program and policy issues. Perform expenditure analyses and prepare budget-related financial summaries and recommendations for management review.

• Under general supervision, assist with budget preparation including budget calendar, planning, development, and budget planning meetings with directors and managers.
• Conduct monthly reviews comparing budget to actual to ensure compliance with the approved budget and comment on high and low variances.
• Analyze monthly preliminary financial statements for missing expenses; prepare expense accrual entries.
• Generate invoicing for expense-based contracts and record to revenue and accounts receivable.
• Identify potential problems and inform directors and managers with recommended solutions.
• Prepare or complete various budget-related documents and analyses within designated time frames.
• Analyze budget submission, funds request processes and new position requests; make recommendations to increase efficiency and accuracy and monitor changing budgetary implications.
• Develop and submit budget reports monthly; collaborate with directors and managers to refine statements of departmental objectives; review budget variances and progress on objectives.
• Analyze data to identify trends and make recommendations to improve operations.
• Notify directors and managers of developments at the state level that may impact their departments, including contract changes or performance expectations.
• Participate in field research projects; prepare financial information; assist departments with policy and procedures if necessary.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Knowledge of budget development process
• Knowledge of state contract and reporting requirements
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain financial information
• Knowledge of financial system
• Ability to interpret and apply CSB policies and procedures
• Ability to apply rules, regulations, and policies to specific budget programs and areas
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Skilled in the use of accounting spreadsheet applications
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
• Preferred: 2 or more years of fiscal analysis experience

Hybrid consideration after a 3-month introduction period.

As part of the pre-employment process, the selected applicant will undergo an FBI Criminal History Records check, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and drug screening. Direct Care positions may require Tuberculosis (TB) testing. DeKalb Community Service Board participates in E-Verify (
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Our Mission: DeKalb Community Service Board strives to provide the right service, for the right person, at the right time.

Our Vision: The DeKalb Community Service Board envisions a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential.

Our Values:

• Providing inspirational leadership in marshaling resources to achieve our vision
• Being an industry leader in public sector service delivery
• Having talented and well-trained staff that is client and mission focused
• Offering a full service continuum with a collaborative spirit
• Being the provider of choice, the employer of choice and the board of choice

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Mental Health Care