Budget Analyst

The purpose of this position is to assist in developing and maintaining the annual budget for the County and to administer the salary and benefits section of the County budget. This is an entry level professional position. Incumbents begin focusing on basic analysis in a single department or program but work toward more routine and complex analysis for multiple departments and programs.

• Assists in development, recommendation, and publication of County’s budget process; reviews existing plans; reviews departmental operating budget requests; makes recommendations regarding funding levels; analyzes and estimates revenue and expense trends; identifies and recommends alternatives; assists with publishing budget documents for assigned departments; organizes and writes assigned sections; and assists with budget presentations.
• Monitors budgetary compliance; conducts monthly reviews comparing budget to department reports; ensures compliance with approved budget; identifies potential problems and informs supervisor, department heads, and program administrators; recommends solutions; and compiles related reports.
• Administers salary and benefits section of the County budget; develops and maintains personnel spreadsheets, including job titles, salaries, salary savings, and benefits; tracks filled and unfilled positions; reviews and approves or denies personnel action forms to ensure compliance with approved budget.
• Processes budget transactions: reviews and approves or denies purchase requisitions, check requests, purchase order increases, budget transfers, education and training payments, and related items; sets up and balances projects and accounts; and ensures budget transactions are in compliance with approved budget.
• Assists in preparation of agenda items for budget transactions authorized by the Board of Commissioners; reviews assigned department's submitted agenda for accuracy, clarity, grammar, format, required information, and available funding; initiates corrective actions; creates funding statements; and creates Financial System files to process approved budget transfers.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated time frames, and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Communicates with County officials and administrators, supervisor, other County employees, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Maintains, research, and compiles information for websites with the Budget team and department heads in consultation with cluster leaders, capital budget staff, the Public Information office, and the county manager as applicable and appropriate.
• Prepares and presents information for monthly and quarterly budget report meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or related field; and one (1) year of related experience in accounting or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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• Knowledge of local government operations, Budget related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees…