Budget Analyst

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

8d•$54,018 - $85,363

About The Position

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. The Budget Analyst audits, monitors, and prepares reports for capital and operating budgets. This role provides financial analysis, reviews administrative resolutions and ordinances related to agenda items presented to the Board of County Commissioners, and prepares a wide range of reports related to budgeting, accounts payable, and payroll planning and expenditures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional budget program experience.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
Complete a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
Comply with all County safety guidelines.
Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to the position.

Responsibilities

Audits, monitors, and prepares reports for capital and operating budgets; reviews departmental budget proposals for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with regulations and objectives; recommends funding solutions and process improvements.
Coordinates the annual budget process with assigned departments; leads meetings to review budget requests; recommends funding adjustments to meet balanced budget requirements; prepares detailed reports on payroll, operations, capital totals, and recurring/non-recurring funds.
Provides technical assistance to departments during quarterly budget reviews; analyzes submitted financial data; identifies trends and recommends solutions to correct deficits or reallocate excess funds.
Responds to budget-related inquiries; advises departments on conformance to procedures and impacts of reorganizations, position transfers, and reclassifications; recommends and implements funding adjustments.
Reviews administrative resolutions and ordinances submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for completeness and accuracy; analyzes and recommends revisions before submission.
Delivers current and accurate expenditure and revenue data to supervisors, directors, and deputy county managers using financial systems, databases, spreadsheets, and custom reports.
Collaborates with budget staff to develop the Biennial Budget Book, Budget in Brief, and external quarterly budget reports for public, state agency, and internal County use; writes financial and narrative content.
Reviews contracts and grant agreements to confirm funding availability, including matching funds, before execution.
Assists in preparing salary and benefits budgets.
Supports revenue forecasting by analyzing tax revenue, license and permit fees, investment income, and service charges; works with departments to validate assumptions and provide recommendations based on trends and changes.
Analyzes the financial impact of new or amended state and federal legislation.
Conducts training for County staff on budget procedures and systems.
Reviews past budgets and research financial trends and economic developments affecting revenue and expenses.
Prepares and submits mandated reports and documentation to external agencies as required.
Conducts research and manages special projects as assigned.