BUDGET ANALYST

About the position

The purpose of this classification is to perform duties related to the preparation and submittal of annual departmental budgets. Responsibilities include analyzing departmental requests, reviewing monthly expenditure analysis, and processing budget adjustment requests. This classification is distinguished from Budget Analyst, Senior in that this classification processes departmental budget adjustment requests, but does not supervise assigned staff, whereas the latter supervises assigned staff, monitors departmental budgets and coordinates/prepares the County's annual budget book.

Responsibilities

• Assists County departments and agencies in the preparation and submittal of annual departmental budgets: determines schedules, guidelines and format of budget submittals; researches, complies, and summarizes data needed for formulation of budget estimates; selects and enters budgetary information on a wide variety of related forms, schedules, and reports; analyses various budget scenarios and situational budget reductions and calculates related adjustments.
• Analyzes departmental requests to formulate budget recommendations for consideration by the Fulton County Budget Commission.
• Conducts financial analysis and generates financial and statistical reports for decision makers: analyzes actual financial data weekly/quarterly to project potential surplus and/or deficits within various departments' budgets; and analyzes departmental operations and make recommendations for improvements.
• Prepares reports and reviews monthly analysis of expenditures.
• Assists in the preparation of the County's annual budget book for public distribution: conducts research and analysis of state and local statistical data for comparisons; compiles revenue and expenditures for various County Fund budgets; and converts actual and projected figures into graphical data for visual comparisons.
• Processes budget adjustment requests and assists in resolving budget and funding issues: approves or rejects adjustment requests in compliance with state, local, and federal law; and conducts analysis to ensure appropriate movement of funding.
• Provides training and assistance to departments/individuals in the use of financial information systems.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration; or a related field required.
• Three years of experience in financial analysis, budget development, public accounting, or auditing; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.