NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Budget Specialist / Municipal Court
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$46K/yr - $46K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Budget Specialist for the Municipal Court of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County. The role involves preparing departmental operating and capital budgets, monitoring budget status, and managing special projects, ensuring financial compliance and effective program evaluation.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the accounting functions of the court; balances the cash receivables on a daily basis, consolidates daily deposits, prepares cash disbursement vouchers and checks, compiles monthly income and expense reports, reconciles bank statements, and makes deposits
Prepares and directs the coordination of the annual budget planning for the court, monitors expenditures for current budget; prepares budgetary transfer requests as needed
Upon approval of the judge, input payroll information of the court staff and forward to appropriate department
Purchases supplies and equipment for the court; reviews and updates printed forms used in the operation of the court, issues printing requests, and maintains fixed assets
Processes payments received into the court on civil cases; confirms that receivables are assigned to the appropriate case
Prepares, plans, develops, and implements the departmental budget which includes: CIP, new initiatives, new personnel, SPLOST operating impacts, revenues, operating, and program/services
Prepares, plans, develops, and implements departmental business and financial procedures for operations for approval by the judge; analyzes and plan/develops changes to existing financial procedures
Audits monthly budget records for accuracy of line items; reconciles departmental records against Finance Department printouts. Reports expenditure progress to the judge
Monitors all department accounts and budget expenditures for compliance with departmental fiscal controls. Manages the departmental procurement process. Attend meetings to report on financial progress
Conducts, completes, reviews and analyzes performance measures and data management and works with each division to obtain data; prepares necessary reports on findings and makes recommendations for change based on research
Evaluates department programs and services upon request of the judge and recommends changes and alternatives; composes and/or prepares reports, charts, spreadsheets, graphs, and other documents associated with the programs, services, and operations of the department
Manages special projects involving increase in caseloads in this county, in comparison to other counties, and assists the staff attorney and the judge with long and short range planning; provides research and statistical comparison reports associated with planning
Provides the court with technical assistance and training on special projects including performance measures and data management
Works with court employees to research operational issues of concern, defines problems and recommends solutions; provides necessary reports on issues to the staff attorney and/or the judge
Contacts other clerks to research their operations and recommend policy, procedural changes and/or programs for the court
Monitors current filings of inventories, inventory & asset management plans, annual returns, reminding fiduciaries of returns coming due, warning them if still not filed, and preparing show cause orders for the judge's signature when failure to file continues
Examines inventories, annual returns, inventory & asset management plans, and any attachments thereto for mathematical errors, substantive problems indicating possible violation or neglect of fiduciary duties, and improper or incomplete reporting on management of assets
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent with three years of accounting, bookkeeping, and budgetary experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position
Preferred
Associate's/Vocational/Technical degree in related discipline preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription drug plan
Onsite Employee Wellness Center - free for employees, spouse, and children 18+
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness education and incentive programs
Annual Wellness Fair
Annual employee appreciation events
Free onsite health screenings (to include hearing, skin cancer, biometric screening, flu shots)
Safety & Risk training and job-related vaccinations
Training and professional development opportunities through the Organizational Development Department
Opportunities and Career Development via the Government Wide Learning Management System
Annual/Sick leave
13 paid holidays per calendar year
Robust Wellness Program – earn up to $175 per quarter for participation
Health Savings Account for medical and dependent care
Employer Paid Pension Plan (10 years of service)
457 (b) Deferred Compensation Program with employer match
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer – Federal Student Aid
Financial education programs
Uniforms provided (if applicable)
Discount Admissions – ACCGov Parks, Georgia Aquarium
Group Accident insurance
Critical Illness insurance
MASA Medical Transportation Insurance
Employer paid basic life insurance
Whole life insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Contributory term life insurance
Pet Insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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