Budget Analyst — Remote Options & Growth

Bernalillo County; Alvarado (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Budget Analyst to audit, monitor, and prepare reports for capital and operating budgets at 415 SILVER AVE SW. The role supports revenue forecasting, contract review, and payroll planning while producing detailed financial reports for county leadership.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of professional budget program experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional budget program experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Audits, monitors, and prepares reports for capital and operating budgets; reviews departmental budget proposals for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with regulations and objectives; recommends funding solutions and process improvements.
• Coordinates the annual budget process with assigned departments; leads meetings to review budget requests; recommends funding adjustments to meet balanced budget requirements; prepares detailed reports on payroll, operations, capital totals, and recurring/non-recurring funds.
• Provides technical assistance to departments during quarterly budget reviews; analyzes submitted financial data; identifies trends and recommends solutions to correct deficits or reallocate excess funds.
• Responds to budget-related inquiries; advises departments on conformance to procedures and impacts of reorganizations, position transfers, and reclassifications; recommends and implements funding adjustments.
• Reviews administrative resolutions and ordinances submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for completeness and accuracy; analyzes and recommends revisions before submission.
• Delivers current and accurate expenditure and revenue data to supervisors, directors, and deputy county managers using financial systems, databases, spreadsheets, and custom reports.
• Collaborates with budget staff to develop the Biennial Budget Book, Budget in Brief, and external quarterly budget reports for public, state agency, and internal County use; writes financial and narrative content.
• Reviews contracts and grant agreements to confirm funding availability, including matching funds, before execution.
• Assists in preparing salary and benefits budgets.
• Supports revenue forecasting by analyzing tax revenue, license and permit fees, investment income, and service charges; works with departments to validate assumptions and provide recommendations based on trends and changes.
• Analyzes the financial impact of new or amended state and federal legislation.
• Conducts training for County staff on budget procedures and systems.
• Reviews past budgets and researches financial trends and economic developments affecting revenue and expenses.
• Prepares and submits mandated reports and documentation to external agencies as required.
• Conducts research and manages special projects as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Budget Analyst to audit, monitor, and prepare reports for capital and operating budgets at 415 SILVER AVE SW. The role supports revenue forecasting, contract review, and payroll planning while producing detailed financial reports for county leadership.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of professional budget program experience.