Budget Analyst
Description
The Budget Analyst, under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level budget development and analysis involving preparation, administration, maintenance, review and control of County-wide budgets. The position is responsible for performing managerial budget preparation and analysis work; performs statistical and comparative analyses of spending; evaluating best practices for budget development and budget documents; analyzing and reviewing budget request; maintain specialized financial records and statistics and prepare financial reporting documents.
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Salary
Budget Analyst (Salary range $52,781-$81,811)
Senior Budget Analyst (Salary range $55,209-$85,574)
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business or Public Administration, Accounting or other closely related field required, and two (2) years of budgeting and/or accounting experience performing financial data analysis and reconciliations, preferably in a governmental setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
Knowledge of financial systems and/or statistical analysis tools a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Thorough knowledge of principles of public administration including organization, public policy and fiscal management.
Education and Experience:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business or Public Administration, Accounting or other closely related field, and five (5) years of accounting experience performing financial data analysis and reconciliations, preferably in a governmental setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.