A budget analyst is a professional position that examines general ledger transactions, budget estimates and proposals. Budget analysts have a series of duties including but not limited to accounting, financial reporting, and analyzing and interpreting financial data. Budget analysts must abide by strict ethical and confidentiality standards, which include avoiding personal conflicts of interest. Analysts are involved in revenue and expense performance evaluation, policy analysis, and budget reviews. Work with departments to ensure proper general ledger codes are used.
Verify that all applicable policies have been followed for each ledger transaction.
Review proposed department budgets and monitor approved budgets.
Identify required changes to disbursement requests and initiate corrective action.
Prepare budget transfer, resolutions, and other administrative actions as required.
Analyze budgets and administrative issues and prepare reports and recommendations for action.
Estimate fiscal impact of management decisions and budgetary policies.
Identify and recommend solutions to operational issues with fiscal impact.
Coordinate with departments to address budgetary issues as required.
Assist with the development and implementation of the County annual operating budget as approved by the Board.
Ensure all departments operate in accordance with the county’s fiscal policies and procedures.
Provide management with analysis and feedback about budgetary problems.
Coordinate budget amendments for division’s operating budget requests.
Ensure timely availability and integrity of financial data for divisions.
Identify and recommend solutions to operational issues with fiscal impact on the division’s budget.
Assist in the preparation and review of the County’s capital budgets.
Review and discuss proposed budget documents with divisions during the budget process.Ability to interpret rules of government accounting, Florida Statutes, county budgeting and finance procedures and other complex documents.
Ability to manage more than one given task at a time.
Ability to research documents.
Ability to communicate concisely and professionally and establish effective working relationships with co-workers, Elected Officials, department staff and the public.
Ability to use Microsoft Office platforms effectively.
Ability to learn and independently use a variety of proprietary software once trained.
Attention to detail and ability to precisely recognize general ledger account codes and number sequences.
The abilities identified in this position specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this position. Must be 18 YO with a high school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related discipline, two years of professional experience in budgeting work with a large government entity or finance administration, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience. Wakulla County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to qualified applicants. For additional information, please send an email to humanresources@mywakulla.com.
A generous benefits package with a potential value of up to $30,000 annually. Full-time employee benefits include employer-sponsored health insurance ($5/month employee only, $305/month whole family), $50,000 sponsored life insurance, and short-term disability. Up to 15% of salary contribution to Florida Retirement System, Paid Time Off including holiday, vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.

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Budget Analyst