Budget Analyst I / II

Salary : $46,234.00 - $59,486.00 Annually

Location : Yorktown, VA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 18BAI / 20BAII-2001

Department : Finance Administration

Division : FIN-BUDGET

Opening Date : 07 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

Responsible for assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of the annual budget as part of a team. Develops working papers for assigned funds in the budget. Assists in preparation of annual budget by coordinating assigned Department / Agency budget submissions, utilizing County-wide network. Analyzes departmental budget requests for assessment of budget needs; assists with the coordination and publication of certain budget documents; assists assigned departments with the monitoring of their budgets. Identifies and resolves budget problems for departments and informs appropriate staff about budget inefficiencies and works with them on the maintenance and review of proper budgetary controls. Builds rewarding relationships with departments to assist with problem solving and process improvements. Prepares appropriation entries as approved by the Board of Supervisors in the County accounting system; reviews and reconciles on a monthly basis the annual approved appropriations to the accounting system.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field and some experience in general accounting, preferably governmental accounting, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the entry knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applicants with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field and 3 years of experience in general accounting, preferably governmental accounting, including some budgetary experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the entry knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for hire in the capacity of Budget Analyst II and at a base salary of $50,970.

General knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and budgeting.

General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and governmental accounting standards.

Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills.

Personal computer experience using Microsoft Office Software required. Experience using website content management software and Tyler Munis financial software desired.

Supplemental Information

This position requires the employee to attend meetings that occur after normal business hours, and to work beyond the 40-hour workweek during periods of high demand, which often occur during budget season which extends from January through May.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes computers, calculators, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.

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The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.

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Which best describes your level of education?

• No Diploma / GED
• High School / GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

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Type in your major field of study in which you received your degree. If you have not received a degree, type in "None"

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How many years of professional level experience do you have in finance or budgeting work?

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How many years of professional level experience do you have in governmental finance or budgeting work?

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How many years of professional level experience do you have in a governmental setting?

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Please explain in more detail your specific experience in a governmental setting. If you do not have this experience, type "None".

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Which option best describes your direct experience in budget preparation and administration?

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Please explain in more detail your specific experience in budget preparation and administration. If you do not have this experience, type "None".

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Please indicate how you currently utilize Microsoft Excel with your daily tasks or how you have used this application in the past. (Select all that apply)

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Please provide an example of how you used Microsoft Excel to prepare reports and perform data analysis tasks. If you do not have this experience, type "None".

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If selected for this position, you may be required to attend meetings that occur after normal business hours, and to work beyond the 40-hour workweek during periods of high demand, which often occur during budget season which extends from January through May. Are you able to comply with these provisions?

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Will you accept the beginning salary offered for this position? If no, please be sure to enter your preferred starting salary in the Preferences section of the application.

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Why do you want to work for York County government?

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Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)

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