Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst Salary: $33.
15 - $38.
54 Hourly Location: Missoula, MT Job Type: Regular Full-time, 40 hours/week Job Number: 2023-00262 Department: Financial Services Opening Date: 11/30/2023 Bargaining Unit: Non-Union Personnel Plan Work Site: Missoula County Administration building Scheduling/Hours of Work: Full time Definition This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community.
The pay range for this position is $33.
15 - $38.
54 DOE.
The Financial Services Department is seeking a BUDGET ANALYST to join their team.
This position will perform professional work to plan and implement a comprehensive budgeting program to monitor and evaluate the management of public funds for the Financial Services Department.
Details: Priority screening will begin on Friday, December 15, 2023.
It is in your best interest to apply by this date.
Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established or the position has been filled.
To Apply: Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.
Please attach to your completed application: College Transcripts (unofficial accepted), a letter of interest, and a resume.
Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.
Representative Examples of Work Prepares budgeted salary and benefit information; compiles revenue and expenditure projections and historical data; and has primary responsibility for the preparation of the final budget document.
Serves as the subject matter expert on the County budget and related processes.
Performs analysis through a business intelligence approach to develop data driven solutions to project costs, analyze budget performance, and prioritize the allocation of funds to maximize the operational impact of the budget.
Conducts research and analysis of complex technical accounting and makes recommendations for action.
Prepares analytical financial documents to support the evaluation of departmental budgets.
Examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
Provides advice and technical assistance to department heads and other staff with budget development, processes and procedures.
Explains and interprets budget and programs, policies, and activities to the Board of County Commissioners; negotiates and resolves sensitive issues with department heads.
Delivers training on budgeting processes to staff, department heads and the Board of County Commissioners.
Identifies and evaluates problems and develops alternative solutions regarding budgetary issues.
Assists Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Financial Services Director with process of issuing debt on behalf of local governments including financial analysis, selection of finance team and issuing General Obligation, Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Revenue, Lease Back, RSID, Private Placement and other debt instruments.
Collaborates with staff and serves as the project lead for drafting and design of the summarized annual budget publication.
Analyzes and evaluates budget activities and processes to identify efficiency improvements, enhance communication across departments and make recommendations for improvements to and development of budget policies.
Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s degree.
Degrees best suited to this position are accounting, finance, management and information systems, and business administration.
Master’s degree in accounting desired.
Requires two years of progressively responsible experience as an accountant or budget analyst.
Government accounting experience desired.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Physical/Environmental Demands The work is primarily performed in an office setting using a computer work station.
May require occasional lifting in the light range (up to 20 lbs.
) May require occasional travel, locally and out of town to conferences or meetings.
May require work outside normal business hours.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise.
Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery.
Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula! Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks.
Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business.
Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.
Agency Missoula County Address 200 W Broadway Missoula, Montana, 59802 Phone 406-258-4874 Website https://www.
missoulacounty.
us Job Type: Full-time Pay: $33.
15 - $38.
54 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person