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State of North Carolina · 1 day ago

Budget Analyst I

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$51K/yr - $89K/yr

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest agencies in the state, responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of North Carolinians. The Budget Analyst I position involves monitoring and ensuring budgeting and financial accountability for all grants within the division, supporting the Business Officer in managing significant resources.

Government

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot complex financial and budgeting issues using strong analytical skills, while coordinating information requests and interpreting Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) policies, federal and state regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to ensure compliance

Maintain a thorough understanding of the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), its reporting tools, the Integrated Budget Information System (IBIS), and how these systems interface to support accurate budgeting and reporting

Independently manage the authorized budget through all phases of development and execution by reviewing and projecting expenditures, making necessary budget realignments, and ensuring expenditures are allowable and aligned with period-of-performance requirements

Collaborate extensively with NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) staff and federal partners to complete financial reports and respond to budget-related inquiries

Assist with implementing corrective action plans resulting from audit findings or recommendations to support ongoing compliance and financial integrity

Qualification

Budgeting principlesAccounting practicesFinancial reportingMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field

Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Solid organizational abilities

Troubleshoot complex financial and budgeting issues using strong analytical skills

Coordinate information requests and interpret Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) policies, federal and state regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to ensure compliance

Collaborate extensively with NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) staff and federal partners to complete financial reports and respond to budget-related inquiries

Assist with implementing corrective action plans resulting from audit findings or recommendations to support ongoing compliance and financial integrity

Preferred

Demonstrated experience of budgeting principles, accounting practices, and effective fiscal management to support accurate financial oversight and compliance

Ability to provide technical assistance and guidance on business operations for a division that delivers multiple services funded through diverse state and federal revenue streams

Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, error-free financial and administrative work

Proficiency in working across multiple data and financial systems, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation

Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team while also working independently to meet deadlines and manage assigned responsibilities