Budget Analyst

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop the Annual Budget for adoption, work directly with HHS during the development of the annual budget, set and implement policies and procedures, communicate and coordinate with department directors, make presentations to the Board of Supervisors, monitor budgeting for all funds and departments including non-departmental, supplemental funding, researching impacts, information system development, compiling and checking property tax rates, and developing and reconciling schedules to adopt.
• Assist with the development of the annual budget document, compose narratives, graphs, charts, tables, and schedules and compile and present departmental information that includes both financial and performance information.
• Develop and process budget amendments, work with departments for mid-year adjustments and needs, resolve mid-year issues and supplemental requests, reconcile supplemental budgets and grant budgets, implement budget revisions if there is a significant change in forecast, reallocations, monitoring revenues and expenditures, analyze variances, hiring freeze exemption requests and general fund contingency requests, and enforce budget policies and procedures.
• Provide assigned department support and training, serve as the direct contact with HHS departments conducting formal and informal training sessions, provide departments with an understanding of their budgets, position, and staffing analysis, provide consultations via meetings and telephone, and provide financial advice and guidance on financial processes.
• May manage, train, and schedule staff, monitor work and evaluate performance, explain rules, policies, and procedures, and meet regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workflow, special assignments, special projects, problems, schedules, cross-training, and client service issues.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, or related field.
• Three (3) years of budgetary and finance experience that includes budget analysis, forecasting, and budget preparation.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

• Valid Arizona State Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of government finance, budgeting, and accounting.
• Knowledge of automated information systems for accounting.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as they apply to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of effective data research techniques, statistical analysis, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Skill in utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing budget and financial reports.
• Skill in research methodologies, data gathering, and analysis in order to perform budgetary and policy analysis.
• Skill in conducting employee training and briefing sessions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, management, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.