FISCAL ANALYST (Local)
Fiscal Analyst is a competitive local-government title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
You can qualify with a master's degree or, if you do not have one, by piling up more experience instead. State payroll currently lists about 26 people in the title, led by Treasury.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Fiscal Analyst appears on the State payroll at 8 departments, most of them at Department of Treasury.
State departments
Where this title is used
Fiscal Analyst is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 26 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $61,382. The agencies employing the most are:
- Treasury (9)
- Human Services (7)
- Law and Public Safety (3)
- Office of the Public Defender (2)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, serves as a consultant to a program administrator on fiscal problems and is responsible for analyzing expenditures of programs to ascertain that contractual commitments or legal requirements governing them are being carried out properly; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Assists and advises program administrator(s) on fiscal problems that may arise in carrying out provisions of various funding contracts and in preparing required financial reports. Reviews funding contracts and grants to determine various ways of dispersing funds within the stipulated guidelines. Supervises the maintenance of pertinent financial records. Audits program financial records to ascertain whether or not proper use has been made of expended funds and ensures they are ready for review by the funding agency. Assists in preparation of program budgets. Prepares monthly financial reports and statements on the review of various programs. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of cost analysis, budget methods, and procedures. Knowledge of budget preparation and control and appropriate federal procedures where grant agencies are involved. Knowledge of the theory and principles of fiscal analysis and their application to a wide range of financial transactions. Knowledge of financial and management organization, operations, practices, and reporting systems. Knowledge of basic economic, accounting, grant, and contractual obligations and principles. Ability to provide assignments to technical and other employees and to supervise the performance of their work. Ability to help supervise the work involved in the collection, tabulation, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of the information needed to provide an accurate account of administrative and operating costs of particular operations and/or units. Ability to comprehend and utilize complex state and federal budget policies and procedures. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of cost ledgers and other records. Ability to prepare statistical and other studies and reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional experience in the collection, compilation, analysis, and presentation of data required to provide an accurate account of administrative and operating costs to management in a private business or government agency.government agency. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university, in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or Finance. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.