County Fiscal Analyst
About The Position
The Fiscal Analyst supports Muskegon County departments by helping prepare and monitor budgets, analyzing financial data, and ensuring public funds are managed responsibly. This position works closely with department leadership, grants staff, and central accounting to provide accurate financial information that supports informed decision‑making and public transparency. This role is ideal for someone early in their public finance, accounting, or budgeting career who enjoys working with data, collaborating with others, and contributing to the effective delivery of County services. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Under the general direction of the Finance Director or designee, the Fiscal Analyst performs assigned duties with a high level of independence while receiving guidance, review, and policy direction as needed. The employee is accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of work products. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Generally, none. May occasionally provide guidance or instruction to other professional staff related to assigned work.
Requirements
- Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Accounting or Economics, or closely related; AND
- Have a minimum of one (1) year full-time work experience in financial, budgetary, economic analysis or a related field, which includes considerable use of computer spreadsheet applications.
- Possess an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Accounting or Economics, or closely related; AND
- Have a minimum of three (3) years full-time work experience in financial, budgetary, economic analysis or a related field, which includes considerable use of computer spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge of public sector budgeting, financial analysis, and accounting principles
- Ability to analyze financial data and recommend appropriate solutions
- Proficiency with spreadsheet software and financial systems
- Ability to clearly communicate financial information to non‑financial staff
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and procedures
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Familiarity with standard office and collaboration tools, including video conferencing
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation, development, monitoring, and administration of the County’s operating and capital budgets
- Compare actual expenditures to approved budgets and report on significant variances
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial summaries and ad hoc analytical reports
- Serve as a financial resource to departments during budget development and grant proposal preparation
- Coordinate and process grant budgets and related financial reporting
- Work with department leadership to implement approved budgets and control expenditures
- Assist with interim and fiscal year‑end accounting entries and adjustments
- Create, review, and post journal entries as assigned
- Assist with bank reconciliations and accounts payable review
- Support preparations for independent auditor fieldwork
- Review and manage miscellaneous receivable invoices
- Prepare and review water and sewer customer billings, including analysis of billing accuracy and potential adjustments
- Use spreadsheets, financial systems, and other software tools to analyze and report data
- Assist with improvements to automated systems and reporting processes
- Assist in maintaining the County website as assigned
- Perform other related duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
