Budget Analyst bei Hall County Government

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in budget development, approval, and implementation.  Ensures departmental and agency compliance with the approved budget. Provides budget division approval for all County processes. Prepares monthly/quarterly/annual budget and operational summary reports as required. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as the main budgetary control officer for the County – approves purchasing requisitions, agenda items, budget transfer requests per the adopted budget resolution, etc. 

Assists in preparing/assembling and revising the overall annual County operating and capital budgets.

Assists with developing revenue and expenditure estimates/projections for the annual County budget.

Prepares supporting documentation and schedules for the annual budget process. 

Maintains complete and accurate budget records for the requested, revised, and adopted budget.

Performs various financial tasks related to budget management throughout the year including variance analysis of the general ledger, managing department budget changes, providing budgetary approval for expenditures, and training staff of other departments in accounting and budget procedures.

Prepares supporting documentation and schedules for the audit, as needed. Collects data and prepares schedules required by external auditors.

Assists with management of the SPLOST program for the County including monthly and annual reporting, advertisements, and regular reconciliation of activity.

Assists with development of the budget and cash flow of the County’s multi-year Capital Improvement Plan, including SPLOST and other capital funds, and prepares revisions in accordance with County needs and priorities.

Prepares and develops the Annual Hall County Budget Guide submitted to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). 

Assists in development, implementation, and oversight the County’s Policies and Procedures Manual and the County’s Budget Preparation Manual.  

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal Computer                             Calculator                             Printer/Copy Machine                       Telephone

Word Processor                                  Scanner                                  Various Software Packages

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university.

Three (3) years of professional experience in related field, with budgeting experience is preferred. 

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices, methods, and procedures.

Knowledge of County Government and its organization and function.

Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment including computers and spreadsheet applications.

Knowledge of the technical aspects of fund accounting.

Knowledge of local government budgetary policies and procedures.

Ability to research practices and procedures established by the Government Finance Officer’s Association (GFOA), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other appointed boards and professional standards organizations.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a required intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel. 

Must have excellent attention to detail.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts. 

Detailed oriented and organized in work. 

Ability to read, interpret, and apply local ordinances and State laws governing the financial administration of County Government. 

Knowledge of functions, organization, staffing, and operating procedures of various departments.

Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively and efficiently.

Ability to plan, organize, and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.

Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations or financial analysis with a high degree of accuracy.

Skill in preparing, analyzing and interpreting a variety of financial documents and reports.

Ability to interpret various accounting guidelines and pronouncements and apply them to the operations and financial records of a municipality.

Ability to operate computer and all other office equipment.

Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to make timely decisions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with subordinates, other municipal officials, and the general public.

Ability to communicate and interact effectively with supervisors, management, other staff members, elected officials, and personnel at all levels of government.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department/division heads, employees, and outside agencies.

Ability to interact professionally with staff at all levels of the organization, senior management, elected officials, department/division heads, the public, and other governmental entities and agencies.

ADA Minimum Qualifications:

Physical Ability: Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing); operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Incumbents must continuously be able to think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Incumbents must also continuously direct others; meet deadlines; stay organized; use math/calculations and use a keyboard/type.

Essential Functions frequently require the ability to move about inside the office; and move/transport items up to 10lbs.

Essential functions occasionally require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, and twisting at the waist, hips or knees; reach overhead; push or pull; and repetitively use hands/arms/legs. Incumbents in this position are occasionally required to be on-call and work irregular hours. 

Sensory Requirements: Essential functions regularly require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; and use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use equipment.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to either work with others or work alone. 

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major respon­sibilities and requirements of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specifica­tion.