Public Sector Budget Analyst - Finance & Analytics

Fulton County; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County in Georgia seeks a Budget Analyst within the Department of Finance to support the preparation and submittal of annual departmental budgets. You will analyze requests, monitor expenditures, and assist in preparing the county's budget book for publication.

The role emphasizes producing clear financial reports, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with state and local requirements. Collaboration with other departments and external partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or public administration; or related field.
• Three years of experience in budgeting, accounting, auditing and financial administration.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and submittal of annual departmental budgets and develops budget estimates.
• Analyzes departmental requests to formulate budget recommendations for Fulton County Budget Commission.
• Generates financial reports, analyzes actual data, and projects surpluses/deficits.
• Prepares monthly expenditure analyses and the county's annual budget book for public distribution.
• Processes budget adjustments and ensures funding moves comply with laws and policies.
• Provides training on financial information systems to departments and staff.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget forecasting

Excel

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business/public administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Fulton County in Georgia seeks a Budget Analyst within the Department of Finance to support the preparation and submittal of annual departmental budgets. You will analyze requests, monitor expenditures, and assist in preparing the county's budget book for publication.

The role emphasizes producing clear financial reports, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with state and local requirements. Collaboration with other departments and external partners is essential.