Agency Budget Specialist I

Worcester County•Worcester, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position responsible for preparing, presenting, and managing budgets for the Worcester County Health Department. The role involves applying analytical and mathematical skills to support the agency's fiscal and accounting functions. Responsibilities include assisting with grant-funded budgets, monitoring expenditures, analyzing financial data, preparing reports and forecasts, supporting program managers, maintaining financial records, participating in year-end closing, and assisting with audits. Occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be required, and travel to all Worcester County Health Department sites is necessary.

Requirements

Five years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution
30 credit hours of graduate education from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, political science or public administration
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Budget Officer classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Budgeting field of work on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel
Experience working with the Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS) or other accounting software
Experience with federal and state grants

Responsibilities

Assisting with the development & administration of grant-funded budgets
Monitoring & approving expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary priorities and constraints
Analyzing financial data and preparing projections, forecasts, and recommendations
Compiling and submitting required financial reports to management and external agencies
Budget planning and expenditure tracking support to program managers and department staff
Maintaining financial records in accordance with agency policies and record retention requirements
Participating in year-end closing activities
Assisting with audits by providing supporting financial documents as needed