Budget & Finance Analyst - Auditor

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This position will play a key role in supporting the County’s financial operations and compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Accountant to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with state and federal requirements. Responsibilities include assisting with preparation of annual financial statements and supporting audits.

Job Title: Budget & Finance Analyst

Department/Division: Auditor

Reports to: Accounting Services Manager

Supervises: n/a

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Pay Grade: 140

Employee Group: Non-Bargaining

Revision Date: January 2025

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Minimum Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible governmental accounting experience with one year of supervisory or lead experience OR any combination of education and experience which would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

Minimum

Certifications:

n/a

Other Requirements: Valid Washington State Driver’s License if driving a vehicle for County business.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing budgetary and financial analyses in operations and productivity and recommending improvements in program efficiency and effectiveness within general County policies and goals.

• Assists in the preparation of the preliminary biennium budgets; assists in the development of revenue and expenditure budgets; monitors expenses and revenue changes to make necessary modifications.
• Reviews and analyzes budget and financial monthly/quarterly reports related to performance metrics and budget vs. actual status; provides subsequent recommendations or action plans and checks fund balance cash status.
• Prepares, assists in and/or provides oversight of financial work in areas of payroll processing, cash receipting, payment vouchering and annual operating transfers.
• Processes, analyzes and/or monitors billings to outside entities for Benton County services.
• Assists in preparation of financial reports and presentations and/or others as assigned.
• Researches special projects as assigned and prepares detailed financial analyses, e.g., financial impacts related to grant applications, contracts, facilities expansion projects, etc.
• May lead the work of other support staff; provides training, guidance and ongoing direction to oversee budgetary and financial activities.
• Enters, scans, updates, and maintains information in spreadsheets, databases, and reports.
• Maintains electronic filing, paper filing, and record systems to provide easy access to records and information; provides retention of records as required by Office and County policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Governmental accounting and auditing methods, procedures, and financial practices.
• The principles, theories and concepts of accounting including Governmental Accounting Board Standards (GASB) for all fund types.
• The County and Office’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Principles and practices of budgeting, fiscal management, and project management principles and techniques.
• Administrative policies and procedures of the County.
• Current office practices and procedures.
• Operation of standard office equipment and software consistent with this position.

• Monitor fiscal and program accountability and analyze data.
• Perform comparative analysis of fiscal and operational performance data.
• Isolate and analyze significant trends and practices from detailed records.
• Effectively utilize the principles of strategic and long and short-range planning.
• Instruct and train in methods and procedures.
• Interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence;
  Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English…