Hybrid Public Budget Analyst

Socket.dev; Minnesota; On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangements

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Anoka County Finance Department is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of the county's budget. The role involves organizing financial information, developing budget reports, monitoring spending, and preparing cost-benefit analyses to help leadership improve efficiency while ensuring responsible use of public funds.

This full-time, exempt position offers hybrid work with some days remote and others in the Anoka County Government Center, with standard

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in accounting, finance, budget or closely related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain the budget model to reflect process changes, analyze budget trends, and recommend adjustments.
• Coordinate with leadership and participate in the preparation of Anoka County’s annual budget.
• Review proposals for completeness, accuracy and compliance.
• Vet funding requests for merit and authenticity.
• Conduct research and recommend level of funding appropriate for inclusion in the budget.
• Prepare budget reports, budget analysis, and fund balance analysis.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to the budgeted levels and fund balance projections.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, and capital expenditure trends to identify variances and support forecasting.
• Participate in the development of the Anoka County’s Capital Improvement Plan and oversee capital, furniture, equipment and software budgets. Monitor county capital planning process.
• Administer Anoka County’s performance measurements and evaluate the impact of changes proposed through Federal and State mandates, laws, statutes, and accounting pronouncements.
• Monitor spending and forecast balance levels to designate reserves and project adequate tax levy during budget process.
• Provide guidance and explain budget and financial policies, procedures and concepts.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Degree in accounting, business, finance or related field

Job description

Anoka County Finance Department is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of the county's budget. The role involves organizing financial information, developing budget reports, monitoring spending, and preparing cost-benefit analyses to help leadership improve efficiency while ensuring responsible use of public funds.

This full-time, exempt position offers hybrid work with some days remote and others in the Anoka County Government Center, with standard