Budget Analyst - Jefferson County

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TARGET CLOSE DATE:

04/21/2025

PAY GRADE:

Grade 23

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Jefferson County is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Budget Analyst to support the Budget Analyst Supervisor, financial directors, and county officials in the development and coordination of multi-departmental operating and capital budgets within a large, centralized budget management office. The ideal candidate will have experience in governmental budgeting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to various stakeholders. The Budget Analyst will be responsible for monitoring expenditures, processing budget amendments, reallocations, and fund transfers to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. This role also involves assisting departments with contracts and agenda items, providing guidance on budgetary policies, and ensuring adherence to established fiscal guidelines. Additionally, the Budget Analyst will assist in the publication of official budgets and the preparation of formal monitoring reports. This position operates within an office environment and does not include supervisory responsibilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

Jefferson County $56,347 - $87,401

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Marketing.
Experience assisting in the development of an operational budget to include cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
Experience preparing financial reports following established procedures and regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County. These qualifications may be considered when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

Experience managing and maintaining position control within an organization.
Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., UKG, Workday, etc.).
Experience collaborating with leaders or stakeholders across different departments or organizations.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

Acts as a liaison of the department by collaborating with and supporting internal and external stakeholders to assist with budget-related activities and communicating departmental information to ensure services are adequately provided.
Develops operating budgets for respective County and County departments (e.g., retirement credit program, police department, Sheriff’s office, E-911).
Reviews and inputs budget amendments submitted by departments to include travel requests, position control forms, capital equipment requests, etc.
Publish official operating/capital budgets by developing and maintaining budget monitoring models to produce formal monitoring reports.
Monitors operating budgets for respective County and County departments (e.g., retirement credit program, police department, Sheriff’s office, E-911).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

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What You Should Know About Budget Analyst - Jefferson County, pbjcal

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in local government? Jefferson County is on the lookout for a talented Budget Analyst to join our Merit System team. As a Budget Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Budget Analyst Supervisor, financial directors, and county officials as they navigate the complexities of developing and coordinating multi-departmental operating and capital budgets. Picture yourself diving into numbers and helping ensure that funds are allocated responsibly and effectively across various departments like the police department, E-911, and others. With your strong analytical skills and attention to detail, you'll monitor expenditures and process budget amendments to keep our financial policies in check. Communication is key in this position, as you will guide departments on budgetary policies while ensuring rigorous adherence to established fiscal guidelines. Additionally, you will assist in the publication of official budgets and prepare formal monitoring reports that keep our processes transparent and accountable. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Marketing, along with experience in governmental budgeting, we want to hear from you! Join Jefferson County, where we offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, and an environment where your contributions truly matter.

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What are the main responsibilities of a Budget Analyst at Jefferson County?

The Budget Analyst at Jefferson County has a diverse set of responsibilities, primarily focusing on supporting the Budget Analyst Supervisor and financial directors in managing multi-departmental operating and capital budgets. Key duties include monitoring expenditures, processing budget amendments, and guiding departments on budgetary policies. Additionally, the Budget Analyst will assist in the publication of official budgets and prepare formal monitoring reports, ensuring compliance with financial policies.