Budget Analyst

ATA Services, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 3,585,892; Full time

Job summary

A local financial services provider in Albuquerque seeks a Budget Analyst to audit and prepare reports for budgets. The position involves analyzing financial data, coordinating with departments for budget processes, and providing technical recommendations. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience are required. The role offers a competitive wage of $26.03 per hour and requires strong analytical skills to support decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional budget program experience required.
• Strong analytical skills for reviewing financial data.
• Ability to coordinate budget processes with departments.

Responsibilities

• Audit and monitor capital and operating budgets.
• Prepare reports for various budget-related tasks.
• Recommend funding solutions to management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget preparation

Report writing

Technical assistance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Pay Rate: $26.03 per hour with weekly pay.

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm

Location: Downtown Albuquerque

Position Summary

The selected Budget Analyst will audit, monitor, and prepare reports for capital and operating budgets. Responsible for providing financial analysis, reviewing administrative resolutions and ordinances for board agenda items, and preparing diverse reports and analyses including budget, accounts payable, and payroll planning expenses.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs professional duties related to the development, auditing, monitoring, and report preparation for capital and operating budgets for assigned departments; examines budget proposals from departments for completeness, accuracy and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives.

Formulates and provides recommendations to management regarding funding solutions, process improvements and reporting.

Coordinates the annual budget process with assigned departments, including in‑depth meetings to review budget requests; recommends funding adjustments necessary to meet balanced budget requirements of the Department of Finance and Administration.

Prepares a diverse range of reports detailing payroll, operating and capital totals, including a breakdown of recurring and non‑recurring funding types; evaluates the most effective way to distribute funds among various departments.

Provides technical assistance to assigned departments and/or divisions on quarterly budget reviews and periodically throughout the fiscal year; analyzes quarterly financial information submitted by departments, determines trending patterns, and provides recommendations for correcting budget deficits and/or re‑allocating excessive funds.

Determines appropriate courses of action to resolve budget‑related inquiries from departments concerning budget conformance, reorganizations, and impacts of position transfers and re‑classification.

Provides recommendations regarding funding capacities and necessary funding solutions.

Reviews administrative resolutions and ordinances presented to the Board of County Commissioners for completion and accuracy; analyzes information provided and recommends changes prior to submission.

Provides current and accurate expenditure and revenue information and analysis to supervisors, directors, and deputy county managers using financial management systems, databases, spreadsheets, and reports.

Works 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 internal use by county executives, elected officials, and the Board of County Commissioners; prepares narrative and financial sections for these documents.

Reviews contracts and grand agreements to ensure that funding, including grant matching funds, are available prior to execution.

Assists with budgeting salary and benefit costs, revenue forecasting, and analysis of tax revenues, licenses, permit fees, investment income, charges for services, and other sources.

Conducts training sessions for county staff on budget procedures and the budget operating system.

Analyzes impact of new or changed legislation from federal and state government.

Prepares and submits a variety of mandated reports and documents to agencies as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a 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, comply with the safety guidelines of the County, and complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.

EEO Statement

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