Budget Analyst I

Henry County Government•140 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA

About The Position

This entry-level professional position assists in developing and maintaining Henry County’s annual budget and administers the salary and benefits section of the County budget. Incumbents begin by conducting basic analysis for a single department or program and work toward performing more routine and complex analysis across multiple departments and programs. The role also supports budget compliance, transaction processing, budget documentation, reporting, and communication with County officials, employees, departments, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, and one year of related experience in accounting or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of local government operations, budget-related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar programs.
Computer and software skills related to the essential functions of the job, including data entry, word processing, and accounting.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact courteously and effectively with employees and the public, and to work effectively with others.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evening meetings; multitask; and meet deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
Ability to operate a copying machine.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing, recommending, and publishing the County budget; review plans and departmental operating budget requests; analyze funding levels and revenue and expense trends; recommend alternatives; prepare assigned budget document sections; and assist with budget presentations.
Monitor budget compliance through monthly comparisons of budgets and department reports, identify potential issues, notify relevant parties, recommend solutions, and compile reports.
Administer the salary and benefits section of the County budget, maintaining personnel spreadsheets and tracking filled and unfilled positions, salaries, salary savings, and benefits.
Review personnel action forms and approve or deny them based on compliance with the approved budget.
Process budget transactions, including purchase requisitions, check requests, purchase order increases, budget transfers, and education and training payments; set up and balance projects and accounts; and check transactions for budget compliance.
Assist with agenda items for budget transactions authorized by the Board of Commissioners; review submissions for accuracy, clarity, format, required information, and available funding; initiate corrections; prepare funding statements; and create Financial System files for approved budget transfers.
Process operational documentation and prepare forms, reports, correspondence, and other materials; compile data and maintain computerized or hardcopy records.
Use a personal computer and office software to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, and operate general office equipment as needed.
Communicate with County officials, administrators, employees, and other individuals to coordinate work, review work status, exchange information, and resolve problems.
Research and compile website information with the Budget team and department heads, in consultation with other relevant County staff and offices.
Prepare and present information for monthly and quarterly budget report meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.