FISCAL ANALYST

A Fiscal Analyst performs professional-level fiscal analysis, accounting, forecasting, feasibility studies and research for long range, fiscal programs that impact multiple County departments and budget-related work involved with related financial and budgetary systems. Performs professional-level fiscal analysis of expenses and revenues for multiple County departments. Prepares an overview of the budget submitted by the County Executive. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of County departments as a basis for budget analysis. - Review contracts and prepare fiscal analysis for review. - Assist the Commission in evaluating departmental budget requests. - Prepare document budget changes proposed by Commissioners during budget deliberations. - Assist the Commission in preparing the annual appropriations ordinance and budget execution instructions. - Participate in devising new fiscal concepts, programs, and projects. - Utilizing comparisons with benchmark communities to evaluate direct/indirect costs of services provided by the County. - Assist and/or oversee the annual updating of the budget for the County, including identifying new and ongoing operation's needs. - Comparing departmental budgets with actuals to identify significant trends. - Interact with Management and Budget personnel to obtain projection criteria and assumptions. - Prepare an overview of the budget submitted by the County Executive. COMMITTEE SUPPORT - Attend Commission and/or Committee meetings. - Monitor Committee agendas to identify items with budget significance or implications. - Provide financial support for the Commission. - Prepare independent financial/budget projections upon request. - Coordinate with other County Commission personnel, including department heads to obtain additional information needed. SKILLS REQUIRED - Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to perform with limited supervision. - Analyze and comprehend complex problems relating to fiscal administration and long-range budgetary planning, and to devise new concepts, programs, and projects from such analyses. - Apply research methods and techniques to a variety of studies and problems. - Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task. - Strong organizational and accurate proofreading skills, and strong attention to detail. - Strong investigative, analytical, oral, and written communication skills. - Familiarity with budget analysis and governmental accounting. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting. - Work experience in budget, finance or accounting. - Personal computer literacy required; general computer literacy preferred. Salary Range: $43,000-$65,000 Deadline to Apply: Resumes accepted until position is filled. Wayne County is an Equal Opportunity Employer