Budget Analyst / Accounting Clerk IV (Pending)

This is a temp/contract position with the possibility of full-time employment with full benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze financial data to detect discrepancies and ensure fiscal accuracy.
  

• Prepare budget forecasts, journal entries, and budget transfers in accordance with GAAP and government policies.
  

• Monitor annual operating budgets and produce monthly financial reports; identify anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
  

• Manage revenue and grant accounting, including fee contracts, asset auction/disposal revenue, and timely deposits; resolve posting discrepancies with Treasurer/Auditor offices.
  

• Support debt and funding analyses and ensure compliance with funding restrictions and policies.
  

• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
  

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
  

• Minimum 3 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or FP&A.
  

• Strong proficiency with spreadsheets (advanced Excel).
  

• Experience with financial systems such as PeopleSoft and reporting tools such as Power BI preferred.
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
  

Preferred

• Professional certification such as CPA, IPMA, CMFOA, or GFOA.
  

• Prior county or local government finance experience strongly preferred.
  

• Experience coordinating with Treasurer and Auditor offices.
  

Work environment

Professional office environment; regular computer use (>25%); may require occasional travel to other offices.