Budget & Performance Analyst

Alachua-County,-Fl; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alachua County is seeking a finance professional to perform detailed budget analysis and assist in administration of the county budget and related analytical studies. The role involves reviewing current and past budgets, preparing budget requests, and allocating funds per spending priorities.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or economics and at least two years of budgeting or finance experience; trainee status possible within six months of meeting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, economics, or a related field and two years professional experience in budgeting, finance, or accounting; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
• Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Responsibilities

• This is professional work performing detailed analysis of the operations of County departments and agencies as they relate to the formulation and administration of the budget and assisting in analytical management studies.
• Analyzes current and past budgets, prepares and justifies budget requests, allocates funds according to County spending priorities, and analyzes business and operating procedures to devise efficient methods of accomplishing goals and objectives.
• Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Accounting / Economics

Job description

Alachua County is seeking a finance professional to perform detailed budget analysis and assist in administration of the county budget and related analytical studies. The role involves reviewing current and past budgets, preparing budget requests, and allocating funds per spending priorities.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or economics and at least two years of budgeting or finance experience; trainee status possible within six months of meeting requirements.