Budget and Fiscal Analyst

WAYNE COUNTY REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Budget & Fiscal Analyst PAY SCHEDULE: WCSSF Salary Schedule - Schedule D SUPERSEDES: N/A REVISION DATE 10/13/2026 BROAD FUNCTION: Collaborate with internal and external clients to provide for the development, application, monitoring, and fiscal compliance of RESA programs and grants. Provide guidance and problem-solving services to staff at all levels in the understanding, application, implementation, and auditing of the accounting and payroll systems. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Program and grant budget guidance, review, problem resolution, and development. Monitor, develop, and upload budgets. Research compliance requirements for assigned federal, state, and local grants. Maintain cash flow worksheets and monitor cash process compliance. Process, review, and approve bank and investment reconciliations. Prepare, review, and approve journal entries. Provide assistance to internal and external contacts related to financial systems. Review and approve purchase requests for compliance with purchasing policies and regulations, including sufficiency of documentation. Prepare reports showing progress towards grant targets and deadlines. Provide assistance to program teams to update or revise program budgets. Provide payroll and retirement reporting and analysis. Ensure timely recording of general ledger entries. Monitor general ledger accounts for potential overages and make recommendations for any changes that need to be made. Investigate general ledger detail for miscoded entries and provide analysis of recommended resolution. Monitor and review accounts receivable. Monitor, review, and resolve workshop accounts. Regular and predictable attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. RELATIONSHIPS & CONTACTS: INTERNAL Frequent contact with all levels of Wayne RESA staff EXTERNAL Contact with local school districts, financial audit firms' staff, various levels of government, and all other individuals/companies doing business with Wayne RESA SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Financial Services or designee SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree with a major in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field from an accredited institution preferred; or A minimum of three (3) years of related school finance employment required; or A minimum of five (5) years of general finance employment. Special Skills and Training Required Experience with current general ledger accounting software applications. Demonstrated skills working with diverse populations. Working knowledge of payroll, accounting, and accounts payable functions. Business Office Manager (BOM) or higher MSBO certification preferred. Proficiency in using the Microsoft Windows desktop operating system and Windows-based software. USE OF THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all the duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or special conditions associated with this position. Date of Position Creation: 2/28/2017