Budget Analyst

ATA Services, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 29,583 - 42,134; Full time

Job summary

A local service provider in Albuquerque is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst for a 4-month temporary position. The role involves auditing budgets, preparing financial analysis, and providing recommendations on funding solutions. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of budget program experience. Competitive compensation at $26.03 per hour offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of increasingly responsible professional budget program experience.
• Must comply with safety guidelines and complete required training.
• Must successfully complete background investigation and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Audit, monitor, and report preparation for capital and operating budgets.
• Coordinate the annual budget process with assigned departments.
• Provide technical assistance on quarterly budget reviews.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget preparation

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or related field

Job description

ATA Services is currently seeking to hire an experienced Budget Analyst to work on a 4‑month temporary position with Bernalillo County.

• Pay Rate: $26.03 per hour with weekly pay.
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8 am – 5 pm
• Location: Downtown Albuquerque

Position Summary

The selected Budget Analyst will audit, monitor, and report preparation for capital and operating budgets. They will provide financial analysis, review administrative resolutions and ordinances on agenda items presented to the Board of County Commissioners, and prepare a diverse range of reports and analysis covering budget, accounts payable, payroll planning, and expense forecasting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform professional duties related to the development, auditing, monitoring, and report preparation for capital and operating budgets for assigned departments; examine budget proposals from departments for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives. Formulate and provide recommendations to management regarding funding solutions, process improvements, and reporting.
• Coordinate the annual budget process with assigned departments including detailed meetings to review budget requests; recommend funding adjustments necessary to meet the balanced budget requirements of the Department of Finance and Administration; prepare a diverse range of reports detailing payroll, operating and capital totals including a breakdown of recurring and non‑recurring funding types; evaluate the most effective way to distribute funds and other resources among the various departments.
• Provide technical assistance to assigned departments and/or divisions on quarterly budget reviews and periodically throughout the fiscal year; receive and analyze quarterly financial information submitted by departments; determine trending patterns; provide recommendations for correcting budget deficits and/or reallocating excessive funds.
• Determine the most appropriate courses of action to resolve budget‑related inquiries from departments related to budget conformance with established procedures, re‑organizations, and budget impacts on position transfers and re‑classification of positions; advise and follow through on implementation of proposed adjustments necessary to meet department needs and County objectives; provide recommendations regarding funding capacities and solutions as necessary.
• Review administrative resolutions and ordinances on agenda items presented by departments to the Board of County Commissioners for completion and accuracy; analyze information provided and recommend changes prior to submission.
• Provide current and accurate expenditure and revenue information and analysis to supervisors, directors, and deputy County managers using financial management systems software, databases, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Work collaboratively with budget staff to create the Biennial Budget Book, the Budget in Brief, and the external Budget Quarterly report for external use by public and state agencies and county‑wide internal use by County executives, elected officials, and the Board of County Commissioners; prepare narrative and financial sections for these documents.
• Review contracts and grant agreements to ensure that funding, including grant matching funds, are available prior to execution.
• Assist with budgeting salary and benefit costs.
• Assist with revenue forecasting, including analyzing tax revenues, license and permit fees, investment income, charges for services, etc.; work with departments as necessary to develop assumptions and make recommendations based on historical trends, legislative and economic changes, and departmental changes.
• Review and analyze the impact of new or changed legislation from federal and state government.
• Conduct training sessions for County staff with respect to budget procedures and the budget operating system.
• Analyze past budgets; research economic and financial developments that impact the County’s revenue and expenditures.
• Prepare and submit a variety of mandated reports and documents to agencies as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or related field.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional budget program experience. Any equivalent combination of related education or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
• Employees must successfully complete the post‑offer background investigation and drug screening.
• Employees must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.

ATA Services, Inc., expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation details: $26.03 Hourly Wage