Strategic County Budget & Finance Lead

Riley County, KS; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley County, Kansas is seeking a Budget and Finance Officer to lead county budgeting and financial operations. You will support the County Clerk, Board of County Commissioners, and department heads in managing budgets, CIP programs, and related financial reports.

The role entails coordinating with the Budget and Planning Committee, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and acting as a back-up for payroll processing as needed. Exempt, full-time position with oversight of various funds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or business administration with accounting emphasis; 3+ years of experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience, education and training accepted.
• Proficiency with Excel, Access, Word; familiarity with MinuteTraq and Komtek AS400.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget and finance matters for Riley County and assist the Board of County Commissioners, County Clerk, Budget and Planning Committee and department heads.
• Prepare and submit operating budget to the State of Kansas; manage CIP and special funds budgets.
• Coordinate transfers, prepare amendments, and present financial reports to the Board of Commissioners.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Business Administration with accounting focus

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

MinuteTraq

Komtek AS400

Job description

Riley County, Kansas is seeking a Budget and Finance Officer to lead county budgeting and financial operations. You will support the County Clerk, Board of County Commissioners, and department heads in managing budgets, CIP programs, and related financial reports.

The role entails coordinating with the Budget and Planning Committee, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and acting as a back-up for payroll processing as needed. Exempt, full-time position with oversight of various funds.