What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Analyst position at Douglas County, KS Government?
Douglas County is accepting applications for a Budget Analyst within the Administration department. This position will participate heavily in the coordination of the County’s annual budget process, as well as manage complex accounting operations throughout the year, including system uploads, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance across multiple County funds. This position will also provide technical support to departments and community partners in developing service plans and budget proposals, coordinate annual audit activities in partnership with the County auditor, and maintain the chart of accounts for the financial reporting system. The Budget Analyst will also attend meetings, prepare presentations and summaries for the Board of County Commissioners, and present financial insights. Additional duties include developing revenue forecasts for government budgets and ensuring completion and submission of required budget reports to the State of Kansas.
The required qualifications for this position are an Associate’s Degree and three to five (3-5) years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A background in Public Administration is preferred. Douglas County is dedicated to eliminating racial inequities. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with diverse co-workers, community members, and customers.
This position will remain posted until Friday, December 26 at 5:00pm or until the position is filled. Applications are accepted online only at http://dgcoks.gov/jobs.
The salary range for this position is $32.49 – $39.80/hr. and includes excellent benefits. The starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Douglas County’s employee benefits include:
- Health Insurance: Choice of PPO or HRA with various dependent coverages available; Telemedicine benefit; Pharmacy Advocate Program; Dental; Prescription Insurance; KPERS Basic Life Insurance; Long Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Benefits: KPERS Voluntary Life Insurance; Vision; Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Short Term Disability; Accident Insurance; Hospital Indemnity; Cancer Policy; Legal, and much more!
- Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS); Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Paid Time Off: Accrue 14 vacation days and 15 sick days per year, and receive 1 personal day and 10 paid holidays per year; Vacation and sick leave accrual increases over time
- Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Peer Support; Stress Management; Wellness Incentive Program (Earn 1 additional day of Personal Leave); Discounted Gym Memberships through payroll deduction; and more!
Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.
Pay: $32.49 - $39.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $40