BUDGET ANALYST

Description Purpose: assist the Budget Officer and Director of Business Services in developing the County’s annual operating and capital budget, ensuring proper revenue management, monitoring budget administration, and resolving budgetary issues. Essential Job Functions Prepare baseline expenditure budgets to determine the County’s financial position. Develop budget forms and instructions for departments submitting annual funding and project appropriation requests. Review and evaluate departmental budget requests; provide briefings and funding recommendations to the Budget Officer. Prepare supporting documentation for the County Administrator’s budget request to County Council, including schedules, narratives, memoranda, and ordinances. Assist in preparing the annual GFOA Budget Document and submit documentation for the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Prepare the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan. Compile the annual Revenue Manual and update related statutes and ordinances as needed. Enter budget data into the County’s financial system and assist in verifying accuracy. Monitor the administration of the approved operating and capital budgets; work with departments to address budgetary issues throughout the year. Coordinate with Financial Services and operating departments to resolve capital project management issues. Prepare and maintain statistical data and reports for decision‑making. Handle invoicing for Business Services and other applicable departments. Assist in preparing financial and statistical reports for internal and external use. Collaborate with other County departments, municipalities, agencies, and external partners as needed. Respond to inquiries from staff, elected officials, and citizens regarding budget matters. Perform administrative tasks including preparing correspondence, data entry, filing, and handling phone calls. Attend training sessions, meetings, and conferences to maintain professional knowledge. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate degree in accounting or bookkeeping with emphasis in bookkeeping, accounting or closely related fields. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or bookkeeping with emphasis in bookkeeping, accounting or a closely related field preferred. At least four (4) years of experience in an accounting‑related function. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; intermediate level Microsoft Excel proficiency required. Additional Requirements Work performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full‑time position. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility needed for core hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required. E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services. Benefits County employees may be eligible for health and dental insurance, retirement benefits, annual leave, sick leave, and other benefits as outlined in the South Carolina Retirement System and State Benefits Program. #J-18808-Ljbffr