The mission of the Finance Department is to accurately report the financial position of the county. Within the scope of this mission is the responsibility to coordinate and direct all financial transactions recorded in the accounting system. This responsibility requires that we be service oriented relative to the financial needs of all departments while still assuring that all transactions adhere to the County policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles and rules established by the authoritative governing bodies.

Under general direction of the Finance Director, the Budget Analyst I assists with the development, preparation, analysis, and ongoing review of the County’s operating and capital plans, performance measures, management reviews, and continuous improvement projects.

As an efficient and effective Budget Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Assists in the development of the County’s overall budget document, and at the departmental level, providing advice and analysis to increase the efficiency of the County’s spending.
• Performs primary preparation of budget analysis for assigned funds including tasks such as the development, preparation, analysis, and review of budget statements, reports, and records.
• Compiles and analyzes budget information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts and applies principles of accounting to analyze budget information and prepare budget reports.
• Analyzes, interprets and develops current-year and multi-year revenue and expenditure projections for the use in preparing operating and capital budgets, forecasts, schedules and other management reporting information.
• Prepares and processes journal entries and supporting documentation for transactions and fund transfers as directed by management.
• Serves as the backup for the County’s payroll process
• Variety of other tasks needed

Starting wage range: $23.90 - $30.72 per hour; starting pay is based on qualifications and experience upon hire.

Position is full-time, 40 hours per week with a competitive benefits package; details are provided at the below link:

https://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/departments/human_resources/pay_and_benefit_information.php

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting finance or related field four (4) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform essential duties.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting finance or related field four (4) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform essential duties. Experience with Local Government Operating and Capital Budget.

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled; however, initial screening of applicants will begin: July 1, 2022 

Application and position details are available at www.jeffersoncountywi.gov or

Jefferson County Human Resources: 311 S. Center Ave. Room 111, Jefferson, WI  53549.

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer