Budget Analyst bei Alamance County Government, NC

About the Department

The Budget Analyst will perform analysis and complex administrative work in the planning, coordination and preparing of the County’s annual operating and capital budgets. This role may be responsible for assisting with compilation and reporting of the Alamance County Capital Plan along with helping to forecast revenues and expenditure projections. 

Position Duties

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data submitted for inclusion in the operating and capital budgets. 
• Analyzes and reviews budget expenditures and revenue estimates in order to ensure compliance with relevant laws and policies. 
• Provides guidance to departments on budget issues; responds to department questions and inquiries regarding budget issues. 
• Assists departments to link budget requests with strategic initiatives and performance metrics. 
• Assists with various research and management analysis projects; researching issues and preparing reports of findings and recommendations. 
• Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program. 
• Within this role the expectation is the Budget Analyst will perform all duties above and others as assigned and trained in a prudent and sensible manner, following established County policies and procedures. 

Minimum Qualifications

COMPETENCY STATEMENTS: 

• Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.  
• Accuracy: Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.  
• Analytical: Ability to analyze statistical data, keep accurate records, and complete reports.
• Autonomy: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Change Management: Knowledge of basic change management strategies and willingness to champion productive change.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.  
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidential information as secret or private.   
• Ethical: Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. 
• Honesty / Integrity: Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Independent Discretion: Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when needed to ensure successful department functioning
• Integrity: Being forthright, honest and respectful within interactions with coworkers and members of the public always, building and reinforcing confidence within daily actions for county government.
• Judgement: Ability to use good judgement and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multitasker: Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 
• Project Management – Knowledge of standard project management processes and strategies. 
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Prioritization – Ability to decipher the relative importance or urgency of tasks and duties. 
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities. 
• Time Management - Skilled in utilizing the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Other Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Accounting, Finance, Management or related field required. A Master’s degree in Public Administration or Public Policy is preferred and may substitute for experience.
• At least three years of experience in budget, finance, or policy analysis required.  

Computer Skills: Prior experience with Microsoft Windows suites of products. Proficient in Microsoft Excel.  Prior experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems required. Experience with Tyler Munis ERP, preferred. 

License/Credentials: Possession of a valid NC driver’s license. 

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