BUDGET ANALYST - ST. GEORGE

Dorchester County; St. George (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester County is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist the Budget Officer and Director of Business Services in developing the annual operating and capital budgets. The role involves forecasting, cross-departmental communication, and monitoring budget administration to resolve issues.

The position works under general supervision, with independent work methods. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office is required, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, public administration, or related field.
• 1 year of accounting, budgeting, or related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare baseline budgets to determine the County’s financial position.
• Develop budget forms and instructions for annual funding and project requests.
• Evaluate departmental budget requests and provide funding recommendations.
• Prepare supporting documentation for the County Administrator’s budget request.
• Assist in preparing the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
• Enter budget data into the county financial system and verify accuracy.
• Monitor the administration of approved operating and capital budgets.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

All applicants must apply online. A RESUME IS WELCOMED BUT WILL NOT REPLACE THE COMPLETION OF APPLICATION.

The purpose of this job is to assist the Budget Officer and Director of Business Services in developing the County’s annual operating and capital budget as well as ensuring proper management of revenues. In addition, this position monitors the administration of the annual budget and works with the Financial Services Division and affected functions to resolve budgetary issues. This includes forecasting and cross departmental communication regarding changes in policies or trends that would affect the frequency or amount, or revenue collected. The Budget Analyst also monitors the administration of capital projects and collaborates with the Capital Projects Manager to address any related issues.

This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares baseline expenditure budgets to determine the County’s financial position.


• Develops budget forms and instructions for departments submitting annual funding and project appropriation requests.


• Reviews and evaluates departmental budget requests; provides briefings and funding recommendations to the Budget Officer.


• Prepares supporting documentation for the County Administrator’s budget request to County Council, including schedules, narratives, memoranda, and ordinances.


• Assists in preparing the annual GFOA Budget Document and submits documentation for the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.


• Prepares the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.


• Compiles the annual Revenue Manual and updates related statutes and ordinances as needed.


• Enters budget data into the County’s financial system and assists the Budget Officer in verifying accuracy.


• Monitors the administration of the approved operating and capital budgets; works with departments to address budgetary issues throughout the year.


• Coordinates with Financial Services and operating departments to resolve capital project management issues.


• Prepares and maintains statistical data and reports for decision-making.


• Handles invoicing for Business Services and other applicable departments.


• Assists in preparing financial and statistical reports for internal and external use.


• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration or related discipline.


• One year of accounting, budgeting or closely related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses:

• Proficient in Microsoft Suit applications.


• Intermediate level Microsoft Excel proficiency is required.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• None.

Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested.

E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.