Bernalillo County · 9 hours ago
Budget Analyst
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$54K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expBernalillo County is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents and offers a supportive work culture. The Budget Analyst will be responsible for auditing and preparing reports for capital and operating budgets, providing financial analysis, and coordinating the annual budget process with various departments.
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Responsibilities
Audits, monitors, and prepares reports for capital and operating budgets; reviews departmental budget proposals for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with regulations and objectives; recommends funding solutions and process improvements
Coordinates the annual budget process with assigned departments; leads meetings to review budget requests; recommends funding adjustments to meet balanced budget requirements; prepares detailed reports on payroll, operations, capital totals, and recurring/non-recurring funds
Provides technical assistance to departments during quarterly budget reviews; analyzes submitted financial data; identifies trends and recommends solutions to correct deficits or reallocate excess funds
Responds to budget-related inquiries; advises departments on conformance to procedures and impacts of reorganizations, position transfers, and reclassifications; recommends and implements funding adjustments
Reviews administrative resolutions and ordinances submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for completeness and accuracy; analyzes and recommends revisions before submission
Delivers current and accurate expenditure and revenue data to supervisors, directors, and deputy county managers using financial systems, databases, spreadsheets, and custom reports
Collaborates with budget staff to develop the Biennial Budget Book, Budget in Brief, and external quarterly budget reports for public, state agency, and internal County use; writes financial and narrative content
Reviews contracts and grant agreements to confirm funding availability, including matching funds, before execution
Assists in preparing salary and benefits budgets
Supports revenue forecasting by analyzing tax revenue, license and permit fees, investment income, and service charges; works with departments to validate assumptions and provide recommendations based on trends and changes
Analyzes the financial impact of new or amended state and federal legislation
Conducts training for County staff on budget procedures and systems
Reviews past budgets and research financial trends and economic developments affecting revenue and expenses
Prepares and submits mandated reports and documentation to external agencies as required
Conducts research and manages special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional budget program experience
Complete a post-offer medical examination and background investigation
Comply with all County safety guidelines
Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license
Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to the position
Benefits
Generous leave accruals
Career development opportunities
Remote & flex-work options as appropriate
Longevity pay
Education assistance program
Health benefits
Lucrative retirement
And so much more
Company
Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County is a government organization that offers a wide range of administrative services for citizens.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Julie Anne Baca, MSML
Chief Operating Officer
Elie Boujaoude
Deputy CIO
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