Budget Analyst I/II

Responsible for assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of the annual budget as part of a team.   Develops working papers for assigned funds in the budget. Assists in preparation of annual budget by coordinating assigned Department/Agency budget submissions, utilizing County-wide network. Analyzes departmental budget requests for assessment of budget needs; assists with the coordination and publication of certain budget documents; assists assigned departments with the monitoring of their budgets. Identifies and resolves budget problems for departments and informs appropriate staff about budget inefficiencies and works with them on the maintenance and review of proper budgetary controls. Builds rewarding relationships with departments to assist with problem solving and process improvements. Prepares appropriation entries as approved by the Board of Supervisors in the County accounting system; reviews and reconciles on a monthly basis the annual approved appropriations to the accounting system. Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field and some experience in general accounting, preferably governmental accounting, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the entry knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field and 3 years of experience in general accounting, preferably governmental accounting, including some budgetary experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the entry knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for hire in the capacity of Budget Analyst II and at a base salary of $50,970.

General knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and budgeting.

General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and governmental accounting standards.

Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills.

Personal computer experience using Microsoft Office Software required.  Experience using website content management software and Tyler Munis financial software desired.

This position requires the employee to attend meetings that occur after normal business hours, and to work beyond the 40-hour workweek during periods of high demand, which often occur during budget season which extends from January through May.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes computers, calculators, etc.  Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.

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