Budget Analyst
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana Department of Natural Resources:
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education.
Role Overview:
The Budget Analyst supports and provides guidance to senior managment in allocating funds to various projects. You will balance and move program funds that are identified by management and ensure funds are within expenditure controls when released. You will approve or deny requisition requests based on accuracy, project set-up, departmental requirements, and agency priority.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Conduct budget analysis and advise division leaders on the fiscal matters regarding their operating, dedicated, and federal funds.
- Prepare and manage annual and biennial budgets.
- Prepare and process Request for Federal Funds (draws) for assigned grants according to federal and state guidelines and verify the accuracy of grant financials supporting the draw.
- Prepare and research activities as they relate to state and federal funding within assigned divisions, ensuring that all regulations and guidelines pertaining to the expenditure/revenue transactions are applied to and reconciled in the Agency’s Accounting system to the State's Official Book of Record maintained by the Auditor of State and the Encompass Financials System.
- Prepare and analyze a variety of state and federal financial status reports related to assigned divisions.
- Work with Encompass module for assigned divisions by investigating and resolving budget errors related to state and federal funding, e-procurement, project costing, funding sources, and other financial transactions.
- Serve as a liaison between division staff and financial representatives regarding state and federal issues.
- Meet and confer with division leaders and program managers to resolve problems and coordinate services.
- Field questions and respond to information requests from internal customers as well as other state agencies regarding assigned funds and grant projects.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) required.
- Seven (7) years of full-time professional experience In Accounting, Auditing, Financial Analysis, or related experience.
- Substitutions: Accredited college training in Accounting or related area may substitute for required experience with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
- Broad knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of federal grants, governmental accounting, budgeting, auditing, and problem-solving.
- Experience with analyzing fiscal trends, isolating and understanding variances, projecting expenditures and revenues accurately, and adjusting budgets to address shortfalls and optimize fiscal resources.
- Extensive knowledge of the agency mission, programs, and administrative policies.
- Advanced computer skills in Excel, Access, Encompass, and Hyperion.
- Ability to solve complex accounting and auditing problems.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
