Budget Accountant

Job DescriptionPerforms primary preparation of budget analysis including tasks such as development, preparation,Analysis, and review of budget statements, reports, and records.Analyzes, interprets, and develops revenue and expenditure projections for use in preparingOperating and capital budgets, forecasts, schedules, and other management reporting information.Prepares balance sheets and income statements regularly that are used for internalOperational reporting.Prepares supporting documents, schedules, and footnotes as needed in preparation for the County’sAnnual budget and coordinates and provides data and information to the departments as requested.Recommends process improvement goals, objectives, and changes to policies and priorities forAssigned activities to improve the financial reporting services of the County.Prepare quarterly operating reports.Performs payroll processing functions.Apply HSE Regulations.Job RequirementsBachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting1-3 years of experience in cost accountingKnowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.Knowledge of performance-based budgeting.Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, county ordinances, and department policies and procedures.English Proficiency; very Good (Read, Written and Spoken)Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ).Background ERP SystemProblem SolvingTime ManagementCommunicationComputer skillsAttention to DetailsAnalytical thinking