Budget & Management Analyst II

Stafford County; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit of paychecks

Job summary

Stafford County is seeking an intermediate-level budget professional to assist in the preparation and analysis of budgets and long-range financial planning. The role supports departments in their budget processes, provides guidance on budgets, and maintains budgets for one or more funds under supervision.

The position is salaried with a hiring range of $64,396.80 to $88,545.60 annually, with a full range up to $112,694.40 to allow growth and development within the county budget office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; major in business, accounting, public administration or related field.
• At least 1 year of budget-related experience; minimum 5 years preferred in municipal budget offices or related financial operations.
• Knowledge of budgeting theories, principles, and practices; ability to analyze and present budget estimates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with review and analysis of proposed expenditures and budget preparation.
• Prepare and analyze budgets for one or more funds; monitor expenditures and variances.
• Provide direction and guidance on budgets to departments; prepare supporting budget documentation.
• Develop and present five-year financial plans and annual operating/ capital budgets.
• Create budget spreadsheets, records, and files; ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, public administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Performs semi-independent, intermediate professional work in the preparation and analysis of budgets and short- and long-range financial planning and supports departments in their budget process. Does related work as required. Independently provides direction and guidance to departments on budgets. Independently maintains and oversees the budget of one or more funds. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Job Description

Performs semi-independent, intermediate professional work in the preparation and analysis of budgets and short- and long-range financial planning and supports departments in their budget process. Does related work as required. Independently provides direction and guidance to departments on budgets. Independently maintains and oversees the budget of one or more funds. Work is performed under regular supervision.

The hiring range for this position is $64,396.80 to $88,545.60 annually based on experience.

The full salary range for this position is $64,396.80 to $112,694.40 annually to provide opportunity for growth and development.

Examples of Duties

• Assists with the review and analysis of proposed budgeted expenditures and budget preparation;
• Provides the review, preparation and analysis of one or more funds budgeted expenditures and revenues;
• Assists with the monitoring of budget and expenditure reviews;
• Provides the variances on one or more funds with recommendations to County Administration and/or Departments for mitigating negative fiscal impacts;
• Prepares and maintains budget spreadsheets, records, and files;
• Prepares, presents and assists with providing direction and guidance for departments on established budgetary policies, guidelines, and procedures;
• Prepares and assists in the preliminary and final formulation, presentation, and administration of the recommended annual operating budget and capital improvement budget for the County;
• Assists with the preparation of supporting budget documentation including revenue projections, statistical data, and other fiscal information;
• Assists in the preparation, review and presentation of the five-year financial plans;
• Analyzes current operating expenditures and the estimates of future expenditures;
• Prepares informational materials on budget proposals;
• Conducts research and expenditure patterns, discuss results with supervisor, and recommends financial corrective measures as required;
• Assists with and plans for organizational wide meetings to meet the goals and timelines of the department;
• Prepares, researches, and develops Board of Supervisor Agenda items and various work sessions;
• Provides training to employees as needed for basic budget entry, budget adjustments, and capital planning;
• Provides administrative support in strategic plan documentation and presentation to the board;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• General knowledge of the functions and operations of County organizations;
• Intermediary knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, techniques of municipal budgeting;
• Knowledge of accounting and finance;
• General knowledge of state laws and local ordinances applicable to budget preparation approval and administration;
• Thorough knowledge of research techniques, methods, and procedures;
• Ability to analyze and develop budget estimates; ability to conduct detailed research and prepare related reports;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both vocally and in writing;
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Power Point and intermediate ability with Microsoft Excel;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, other departments, and the public while providing excellent customer service.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in business administration, accounting, public administration or a related field, and at least 1 year of previous experience in a role with main responsibilities over budget activities. A minimum of 5 years of experience supporting budget process or working with related budget activities, in a municipal budget office, administrative, or financial operation is accepted in lieu of a degree.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Work requires reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Note: All employees are required to have direct deposit of their bi-weekly paychecks into one or more financial institution(s) of their choice. Information must be presented at time of hire.

Proper Identification must be shown at time of hire in order to complete the necessary paperwork for compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986.