Business Finance Specialist - 03820

The Business Finance Specialist performs complex and professional administrative work in support of budget management and finance operations for an assigned department. This position assists in a variety of duties in support of finance functions and the preparation, analysis, and monitoring of budgets. Work is performed under general supervision.

The hiring range for this position is from $27.87/hour to $38.33/hour based on experience.
The full salary range for this position is from $27.87/hour to $48.78/hour to provide opportunity for growth and development.

• Interprets and follows finance and central budget departments guidelines, policies, and procedures for the management of budgets;
• Assists with the review and analysis of proposed department operating budget;
• Assists with the preparation and monitoring of the department capital improvement budget;
• Assists with providing direction and guidance for the department cost centers on established budgetary policies, guidelines, and procedures, to include the functionality of the budget software system; assists in maintaining systems and/or related database updates;
• Provides training to the department for basic budget entry, budget adjustments, and capital planning as needed;
• Helps facilitate department accounting functions;
• Maintains and processes department accounts and budget transfers and adjustments; reconciles accounts;
• Posts budgetary information, tracks payroll, and produces budgetary reports;
• Prepares and maintains budget spreadsheets, records, and files;
• Performs various administrative tasks in support of financial functions, to include managing financial data, maintaining financial accounts and records, posting accounts; processing voided checks and reissuances during accounts payable process, reconciling and maintaining petty cash, managing deposit funds process, and maintaining files for various fiscal transactions following established procedures;
• Assists with year-end audit reports; assists with the preparation and analysis of various reports required for the annual financial audit;
• Assists in the preliminary and final formulation, presentation, and administration of the proposed department annual operating budget and capital improvement budget;
• Assists with the preparation of supporting budget documentation including revenue projections, statistical data, and other fiscal information;
• Assists in the preparation, review, and presentation of the financial plan; 
• Assists with the maintenance of pro-rata deposits and expenditures;
• Assists in the analysis of current operating expenditures and the estimates of future expenditures;
• Conducts research and expenditure patterns, discusses results with supervisor, and suggests financial corrective measures as required;
• Prepares informational materials on budget proposals; 
• Assists with the preparation, research, and development of Board of Supervisors Agenda items and various work sessions;
• May prepare requisitions for purchases orders;
• Performs related tasks as required.

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of municipal accounting, finance, and budgeting;
• Knowledge of the functions and operations of municipal organizations;
• Knowledge of the state laws and local ordinances applicable to budget preparation, approval, and administration;
• Thorough knowledge of accounting terminology, methods, and procedures; 
• Knowledge of financial management and financial analysis;
• Knowledge of research techniques, methods, and procedures;
• Thorough knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment; 
• Ability to analyze and develop budget estimates;
• Ability to prepare reports and to present and interpret financial and statistical data in clear and concise form;
• Ability to conduct detailed research and prepare reports and findings;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to understand and follow vocal and written directions; 
• Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures; 
• Ability to post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with accuracy utilizing computer system;
• Skills to use a variety of office machines; 
• Ability to navigate and operate financial accounting systems and related software;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, associates, supervisor, other departments, agencies, vendors, and the general public.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, business administration, accounting, public administration, or a similar field, and 1 to 3 years of professional experience involving the maintenance of complex financial records and supporting the budget process or working with related budget activities.

Salary : $28 - $49