Budget Analyst

Hillsborough County • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Performs professional duties analyzing, advising, and providing technical assistance in preparing budgets. Reviews proposed financial plans for completeness, accuracy, conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives, and seeks new ways to improve efficiency and lower costs. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and will have a minimum of four years of experience as an Accountant, Budget Analyst, or Fiscal Analyst. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong fiscal and analytical capabilities, sound problem‑solving skills, and an ability to identify and implement process improvements. Attention to detail, excellent customer service, and the ability to take initiative as a self‑starter are essential. The ideal candidate will be adept at resolving issues, and work in a fast‑paced, evolving work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or similar discipline
• Four years of progressive experience in accounting, budget, or fiscal analysis
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations related to fiscal policy, budget, and expenditures.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used to develop revenue projections and expenditure forecasts.
• Knowledge of current government budget principles, practices and procedures.
• Ability to research, collect, organize, and analyze fiscal and non-fiscal data and develop logical conclusions.
• Knowledge of organizational accounting and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of operational policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Strong fiscal and analytical capabilities
• Sound problem‑solving skills
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to take initiative as a self‑starter
• Adept at resolving issues
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, evolving work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft budget amendments and agenda items for approval by the Board of County Commissioners and advises department staff on updating appropriations and budget documents.
• Analyze current and anticipated revenues, expenditures, continuing costs, and other relevant data to assist department directors and managers in identifying funding sources and in developing a budget.
• Coordinate the improvement of internal systems and procedures with directors, managers, and supervisors to develop accounting, recording, and reporting structures.
• Research and analyze historical data to provide analysis to management, identify possible funding sources and determine the accuracy of information.
• Coordinate the gathering of data and information to prepare revenue and expenditure projections and make funding recommendations to senior staff.
• Train fiscal staff on the annual operating budget, processes, and procedures.
• Develop process schedules, hold meetings with fiscal managers/staff and department directors to review the operating revenue and expenditure budgets.
• Provide recommendations to directors, managers, and supervisors to improve recording, accounting, and reporting structures of fiscal processes.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees