Budget & Management Analyst II

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

Job summary

Stafford County, VA is seeking a semi-independent budget analyst to support the preparation and analysis of budgets and long-range financial planning. You will provide guidance to departments, maintain funds' budgets, and help prepare operating and capital budgets for the County.

The role requires knowledge of budgeting theories, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with departments and the County Administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, public administration or related field with at least 1 year of experience in budget activities.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting budget processes in municipal contexts accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting principles and financial analysis and ability to prepare budget documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze proposed budgeted expenditures and assist in budget preparation.
• Prepare and analyze budgets for one or more funds and monitor expenditures.
• Provide direction to departments on budget policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Prepare, present and assist with annual operating and capital budgets and five-year financial plans.
• Develop budget spreadsheets, records, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate board agenda items and budget-related presentations.
• Provide training on basic budget entry, adjustments, and capital planning.

Skills

Budget analysis

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.