Budget Analyst

ATA Services is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst to join a four-month temporary assignment with Bernalillo County. The position offers a rate of $26.03 per hour with weekly pay. Start date is ASAP. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the location is downtown Albuquerque.

Position Summary

The selected Budget Analyst will audit, monitor, and prepare reporting for capital and operating budgets. The role includes providing financial analysis, reviewing administrative resolutions and ordinances related to agenda items presented to the Board of County Commissioners, and generating a broad set of reports and analyses spanning budget, accounts payable, and payroll planning expenses.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform professional duties related to the development, auditing, monitoring, and report preparation for capital and operating budgets for assigned departments; review department budget proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives. Formulate and provide recommendations to management regarding funding solutions, process improvements, and reporting.
• Coordinate the annual budget process with assigned departments, including in-depth meetings to review budget requests; recommend funding adjustments necessary to meet the balanced budget requirements of the Department of Finance and Administration; prepare a diverse range of reports detailing payroll, operating, and capital totals, including a breakdown of recurring and non-recurring funding types; evaluate the most effective way to distribute funds and other resources among the various departments.
• Provide technical assistance to assigned departments and/or divisions on quarterly budget reviews and periodically throughout the fiscal year; receive and analyze quarterly financial information submitted by departments; determine trending patterns; provide recommendations for correcting budget deficits and/or re-allocating excessive funds.
• Determine the most appropriate courses of action to resolve budget-related inquiries from departments related to budget conformance with established procedures, reorganizations, and budget impact on position transfers and re-classification of positions; advise and follow through on implementation of proposed adjustments necessary to meet department needs and County objectives. Provide recommendations regarding funding capacities and recommends funding solutions as necessary.
• Review administrative resolutions and ordinances on agenda items presented by departments to the Board of County Commissioners for completion and accuracy; analyze information provided and recommend changes prior to submission.
• Provide current and accurate expenditure and revenue information and analysis to supervisors, Directors, and Deputy County Managers using financial management systems software, databases, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Work collaboratively with budget staff to create the Biennial Budget Book, the Budget in Brief, and the external Budget Quarterly report for external use by public and state agencies and county-wide internal use by County executives, elected officials, and the Board of County Commissioners; prepare narrative and financial sections for these documents.
• Review contracts and grant agreements to ensure that funding, including grant matching funds, is available prior to execution.
• Assist with budgeting salary and benefit costs.
• Assist with revenue forecasting, including analyzing tax revenues; licenses and permit fees; investment income; charges for services, etc. Work with departments as necessary to work through assumptions making recommendations based on factors including historical trends, legislative and economic changes, and departmental changes.
• Review and analyze the impact of new or changed legislation from federal and state government.
• Conduct training sessions for County staff with respect to budget procedures, and the budget operating system.
• Analyzes past budgets; research economic an

Employment Details

• Location: Downtown Albuquerque, NM 87102
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Term: 4-month temporary position with Bernalillo County
• Pay Rate: $26.03 per hour; weekly pay

Qualifications

Experience as a Budget Analyst is required.