Budget Analyst - St. George
About The Position
The Budget Analyst assists the Budget Officer and Director of Business Services with developing Dorchester County’s annual operating and capital budgets and managing revenues. The position monitors administration of the approved budgets, forecasts and communicates cross-departmentally about policy or trend changes that may affect revenue, and works with Financial Services and departments to resolve budgetary issues. The analyst also monitors capital project administration and collaborates with the Capital Projects Manager on related issues. The position works under general supervision and independently develops work methods and sequences.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration, or a related discipline.
- One year of accounting, budgeting, or closely related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications.
- Intermediate-level Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Must be available during core work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status.
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays during emergencies or as requested.
Responsibilities
- Prepare baseline expenditure budgets to determine the County’s financial position.
- Develop budget forms and instructions for departments submitting annual funding and project appropriation requests.
- Review and evaluate departmental budget requests and provide briefings and funding recommendations to the Budget Officer.
- Prepare supporting documentation for the County Administrator’s budget request to County Council, including schedules, narratives, memoranda, and ordinances.
- Assist in preparing the annual GFOA Budget Document and submit documentation for the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
- Prepare the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
- Compile the annual Revenue Manual and update related statutes and ordinances as needed.
- Enter budget data into the County’s financial system and assist the Budget Officer in verifying accuracy.
- Monitor administration of approved operating and capital budgets and work with departments to address budgetary issues throughout the year.
- Coordinate with Financial Services and operating departments to resolve capital project management issues.
- Prepare and maintain statistical data and reports for decision-making.
- Handle invoicing for Business Services and other applicable departments.
- Assist in preparing financial and statistical reports for internal and external use.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
