Budget Analyst

Salary : $69,198.00 - $86,498.00 Annually
Location : Dubuque, IA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00010
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 11/22/2023
Closing Date: 12/8/2023 3:00 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
The Budget Analyst assists in the creation, distribution and explanation of the County's annual operating and capital budgets. The work is performed under the supervision of the Budget Director. The work requires considerable initiative and the ability to visualize, gather information, articulate, analyze, solve complex problems, make decisions, and exercise independent judgment. The position requires non-traditional hours during the budget season.
Job Duties

• Assists in preparing, maintaining, and monitoring budgets, amendments, and capital improvement projects.
• Performs all necessary financial reporting for the American Rescue Plan Act funding as required per guidance, under the direction of the Budget Director.
• Assists in the preparation, administration, and reporting of the American Rescue Plan Act budget and performs related research as required.
• Assists in risk management activities of the County.
• Prepares, reviews and coordinates reports on the status of the budget in terms of expenditures, revenue, and performance.
• Supports presentation of complex financial information to management and other groups.
• Conducts research and analysis on projects that have significant impact on the department.
• Compiles, reviews, and analyzes data submitted by departments for inclusion within the County's annual budget, amendments, and capital improvement budget.
• Attends budget meetings and public hearings.
• Works with the Budget Director to improve budget methods and communication with departments.
• Performs account analysis, research, and other projects as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, or other related fields; and any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
Supplemental Information
Considerable Knowledge of:

• Accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
• Applicable laws, regulations and procedures governing expenditure of public funds.
• Critical thinking, judgement and decision making.
• Complex problem solving.
• Laws and regulations pertaining to federal funding.

Good Knowledge of:

• Data processing principles and practices.
• Modern office practices and procedures as they apply to accounting.
• Governmental accounting, purchasing and tax in an automated environment identifying and applying for grants.

Working Skill in:
Ability to establish effective relationships with elected and appointed government officials, county staff, the business community, and other citizens and customers.
Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Equal Opportunity
Dubuque County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (563) 589-4441.

• Medical Insurance with 24/7 access to:
  • Health Advocacy
  • Nurse Support
  • Care Navigation

Doctor on Demand - no cost 24/7 virtual doctor visits (medical and talk)

Dental

Vision

Medical & Dependent Care FSA

Life and AD&D (company paid and ability to purchase additional Voluntary Life and AD&D)

Long Term Disability (company paid)

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Assistance Program

PerkSpot - employee discount program

Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

15 paid holidays

Paid time off