Strategic Budget & Capital Projects Analyst

Dorchester County; St. George (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester County is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist the Budget Officer and Director of Business Services in developing the annual operating and capital budgets. The role involves forecasting, cross-departmental communication, and monitoring budget administration to resolve issues.

The position works under general supervision, with independent work methods. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office is required, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, public administration, or related field.
• 1 year of accounting, budgeting, or related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare baseline budgets to determine the County’s financial position.
• Develop budget forms and instructions for annual funding and project requests.
• Evaluate departmental budget requests and provide funding recommendations.
• Prepare supporting documentation for the County Administrator’s budget request.
• Assist in preparing the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
• Enter budget data into the county financial system and verify accuracy.
• Monitor the administration of approved operating and capital budgets.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dorchester County is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist the Budget Officer and Director of Business Services in developing the annual operating and capital budgets. The role involves forecasting, cross-departmental communication, and monitoring budget administration to resolve issues.

The position works under general supervision, with independent work methods. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office is required, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is expected.