Budget Analyst

The Budget Analyst position is located in the Clerk's Office and reports directly to the Clerk of Court. The incumbent performs and coordinates work related to the budgetary activities of the court and works collaboratively with all Clerk's Office departments on the overall administration of the budget, including, but not limited to: budget planning, budget creation, requirement justifications, policy development and budget execution.

**Qualifications:**
The successful candidate must have comprehensive knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and principles, including internal controls and separation of duties. Strong knowledge of financial systems and how to use automated systems to perform day-to-day activities. Extensive knowledge of the accounts, procedures, and applicable financial automated systems of the judiciary. Skill and accuracy in working with numerical calculations. Comprehensive knowledge of Excel. Ability to understand relationships among accounts and how financial procedures relate to the overall business of the court unit. Ability to troubleshoot errors and their probable causes. Extensive knowledge of the overall fiscal reconciliation process. Knowledge of standards and objectives of internal controls. Skill in preparing budget reports and monitoring and reconciling accounts and ledgers. Comprehensive knowledge of the purpose and processes related to budget decentralization, including allotments. Skill in independently analyzing and reviewing accounts. Ability to recognize trends and to analyze financial operations and budgets as they relate to organizational functions Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with individuals and groups to provide explanations of complex budget and financial information, policies, and activities. Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with others, provide customer service and resolve difficulties when complying with regulations, procedures, and court confidentiality requirements.