Strategic Public Budget Analyst

Yuma County, AZ; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuma County, AZ is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the development, monitoring, and reporting of the annual county budget. Under minimal supervision, you will analyze complex financial data to guide strategic decisions across departments.

Prerequisites include a Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, accounting or finance and at least two years of finance-related experience, with intermediate Excel skills and background check completion. County governance background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, accounting or finance; plus two years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities.
• Ability to prepare clear budget reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis in development, monitoring, and reporting of the annual budget.
• Evaluate departmental budget requests for compliance with guidelines.
• Assist in preparing and presenting budget amendments and CIP materials.
• Support long-range planning and resource allocation across the county.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in budget software and reporting.

Skills

Budget analysis

Data interpretation

Critical thinking

Independent analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Yuma County, AZ is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the development, monitoring, and reporting of the annual county budget. Under minimal supervision, you will analyze complex financial data to guide strategic decisions across departments.

Prerequisites include a Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, accounting or finance and at least two years of finance-related experience, with intermediate Excel skills and background check completion. County governance background is a plus.