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Budget Specialist - Business Services (2024-2025)

Prosper ISD | Prosper, TX

Posted Date 5/09/2025
Description

Primary Purpose:

Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and analysis of the district’s budget to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and district financial goals. Provide support for payroll budgeting and data reporting with a focus on accuracy and customer service.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred

TASBO certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Working knowledge of Texas school finance and TEA account code structure
  • Familiarity with position control practices and PEIMS reporting requirements
  • Understanding of federal and special program financial compliance
  • Proficiency with computerized financial systems
  • Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • High attention to detail

Experience:

Minimum two years of experience in school finance preferred

Experience with Texas school districts and PEIMS data systems highly desirable

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of TEA account codes; ensure compliance with state-mandated financial reporting standards.

2. Support the Director of Budget in monitoring staffing costs, assigning proper budget codes, and ensuring accurate PEIMS reporting.

3. Assist in identifying budget constraints and contribute to the development of efficient fiscal practices.

4. Participate in long- and short-range financial planning and forecasting.

5. Collaborate in the preparation of the annual payroll budget and ensure staffing allocations are properly recorded.

6. Work with Human Resources to ensure position control data aligns with approved staffing and budget plans.

7. Assist in coordinating and preparing materials for budget and training meetings.

8. Review negative budget balances; assist in identifying issues and recommend corrective actions.

9. Provide prompt, professional customer service to district departments and campuses regarding budget inquiries.

10. Prepare and enter journal entries, budget transfers, and amendments as needed.

11. Maintain and reconcile payroll accruals and prepare related reports.

12. Support the budgeting and tracking of federal grant payroll expenses.

13. Partner with the Special Revenue Specialist to support federal grant budget development, reconciliation, and expenditure analysis.

 

Other

14. Adhere to all federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and district policies and procedures.

15. Perform other duties as assigned that support the scope and purpose of the position.

16. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

17. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Frequent district-wide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Type
Full time
Department
Central/District Wide
Region
Region 10
County
Collin
Contact Person
Ashley Lopez
Contact Email
alopez@prosper-isd.net
Contact Phone #
4692192000
Application Link
https://prosperisd.schoolspring.com?jobid=5153737
Campus/School
Prosper ISD Administration

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