Cherokee Nation · 13 hours ago
Budget Analyst II
Salina, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expCherokee Nation is seeking a Budget Analyst II to assist in the preparation, review, and presentation of budgets. The role involves analyzing budgetary input and performance measures, formulating budget recommendations, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Performs work in the preparation, review and presentation of budgets by analyzing budgetary input, history, and performance measures
Formulates budget recommendations and proposes modifications and/or reallocation to existing budgets
Assists with planning, purchasing, property, payroll, reporting, data compilation, analyzing, filing, correspondence, and overall budget management
Compiles data based on statistical studies and analyses of past and current years to prepare budgets and to justify funds requested
Correlates appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for programs and includes items for emergency funds
Reviews operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs
Consults with supervisors to ensure adjustments are made in accordance with program changes in order to facilitate long term planning
Prepares standard or special budget reports to interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives
Prepares comparative analyses of operating programs by analyzing costs in relations to services performed during previous fiscal years and submits reports to supervisors of organization(s) with recommendations for budget revisions
Testifies before examining authorities, fund granting authorities, administration or Tribal Council regarding proposed budgets to clarify reports and gain support for estimated budget needs, at supervisors' request
Completes required paperwork and requisitions for purchases in compliance with established policies and procedures
Gains thorough knowledge of accounting processes and makes suggestions for improvements when appropriate
Maintains data integrity for assigned aspects of the financial system
Reviews and verifies accuracy of information
Plans duties in accordance with set deadline requirements
Validates information on the financial system to ensure that it is accurate and up-to-date
Participates in fund analysis, reviewing financial forecasts, and estimating future outcomes; develops funding recommendations, justifications, and alternatives to meet current and evolving needs
Analyzes budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of monitoring and maintaining expenditure and program controls; recommends budgetary and allocation adjustments as needed
Provides technical advice and assistance in the preparation of budgets and allocation requests; provides recommendations on budget/financial objectives and ensures that objectives are implemented
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting; or six years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
An additional six (6) years of experience in a related field
An individual should know Accounting software, Database software, Internet software, Inventory software, Order processing systems, Payroll systems software, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software
Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating
The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
Company
Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation is a tribal community in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.37MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesU.S. Department of TransportationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-06-11Grant· $1.27M
2025-01-13Grant· $10.7M
2023-10-23Grant· $0.07M
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