Budget Analyst (Finance)
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Budget Analyst (Finance)
Salary
$41.38 - $53.62 Hourly
Location
Elkhorn, WI
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2025-00112
Department
Finance
Opening Date
10/24/2025
Closing Date
10/31/2025 5:00 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Summary
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to grant reporting and budgeting. This position is responsible for advanced professional work involved in planning, organizing, managing, and directing a county wide system of budget management in accordance with organization policies, accounting regulations, and applicable laws. Information prepared and reviewed by this position is used by department heads, senior management, and policy makers as a basis for long and short term management decisions.
SUPERVISION
This position has no direct supervisory reports, but does indirectly provide daily oversight of work performed by accounting staff of all departments for all budgetary entries and specified department grant reviews.
SCHEDULE
Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Hours Per Shift: 8
Shifts Per Pay Period: 10
Position FTE: 1.00
Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Coordinate annual countywide budget process, including the budget calendar, annual budget projection, documentation, distribution, levy calculations, and adherence to budget state statutes.
Review countywide capital improvement project submissions and maintain the CIP database throughout the annual budget process.
Review monthly budget department reports and report any concerns to Comptroller and Finance Director.
Direct countywide budget documentation, budget amendments, position costings, and carryforwards.
Review, assist, and evaluate departmental budget submissions and submit results to administration for consideration. Propose alternatives to departmental submissions as requested by administration.
Prepare the preliminary and adopted budget book document and budget-in-brief according to requirements and best practices and coordinate sections of budget book completed by other financial staff.
Prepare tax apportionment and annual levy calculations for state submission.
Produce annual countywide indirect cost plan workpapers as required by the vendor preparing the plan.
Develop and maintain financial internal processes, administrative policies, internal controls, financial analytical tools and reports, county financial ordinances, and resolutions that ensure accurate countywide budgeting, as well as grant reporting compliance.
Prepare the Scheduled of Federal and State Awards including reconciling and reviewing all County department grant reconciliations, state payments register, and reviewing all deferrals and accruals in coordination with the external financial auditors and in compliance with State and Federal requirements.
Review and recommend changes to improve reporting, identify cost savings, ensure internal controls effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and maximize revenues.
Maintain an understanding of all union contracts, management contracts, and ordinances related to payroll to assist and review the Finance Manager-Financial System's preparation of the annual payroll wage and benefits budget.
Work in conjunction with Financial Systems Administrator and Comptroller to ensure controls over the county wide financial/general ledger system, grant, and budget software modules.
Seasonal rotation with Finance Manager-Reporting to review, train, and assist assigned departments with grant reporting, including review of reporting for financial reports submitted to outside agencies.
Seasonal rotation with Finance Manager-Reporting to review the financial analysis related to rate establishments for various billable portions of grant programs, insurance funds, or other assigned county functions.
Special projects as assigned.
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or related field or formal preparation equivalent to a four-year program.
Four to five years of relevant prior experience.
Knowledge of budget, reporting for grants, and governmental accounting preferred.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, standards, and generally accepted accounting principles relating to county or other governmental entity services.
Comprehensive knowledge of computer system capabilities as they apply to financial management.
Ability to utilize word processing, database and spreadsheet programs.
Ability to plan, organize, and effectively present ideas, concepts, and recommendations.
Ability to coordinate, direct, and empower staff.
Ability to develop and administer policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels within the county, elected officials, and public.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Interactions and Communications
Required to actively persuade and/or direct others toward the achievement of expected outcomes. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills required.
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions by interpreting and applying department policies and practices with general managerial direction as needed. These decisions directly impact performance at the department-wide level and decision making requires a close collaboration of all those involved in the decision making process.
Thinking and Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the county, challenges and problems occurring in this position must be addressed within broader, department-wide procedures and practices. Strong financial and analytical skills are required.
Tools & Equipment Used
Personal Computer/Printer and Related Accounting Software
Calculator
Telephone
Copy Machine
Scanner
Software Packages Used
Tyler Munis Enterprise Financial ERP System
Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Teams
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Selection Process
TO INCLUDE:
Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
Education & Experience Review
Oral Department Interview
Reference Check
Background Check
Post Offer Physical Exam
Drug Screen
Other job related tests may be required.
WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY
I - Salaried Exempt Contract Management Staff
BARGAINING UNIT: Salaried Exempt Employees
DATE: January 1, 2019
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees. Special provisions and a list of positions subject to employment contracts are contained in Section 15-6 (f) of the Walworth County Code of Ordinances.
BASIS OF PAYMENT: Salaried, FLSA Exempt. You are not eligible for overtime or compensatory time. You are required to account for all time absent from your regular work schedule.
SCHEDULED TIME OFF: Accrued based on salary each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor. You accrue scheduled time off (pro-rated for part-time) equivalent to the following:
15 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service
20 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service
25 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County Service
*may be considered for additional Scheduled Time Off (STO) per Ord. Sec. 15-6 (f)(3).
PERSONAL TIME OFF: Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees). At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick bank. If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employee's last pay date of the calendar year.
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK: Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence.
HOLIDAYS: Ten paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted FTE.
INSURANCE: Employees hired into .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only.
Health Insurance: You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2. You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum. You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee.
An employee may waive county-paid health insurance in exchange for an annual stipend of $6,200, subject to the terms of Sec. 15-6 (f) (2) of the Walworth County Code of Ordinances.
Dental Insurance: You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.
Life Insurance: The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $50,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children.
Short-Term Disability Insurance: The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer.
LTD Insurance: The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & employee shall pay 33% of the premium.
Vision Insurance: You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more. The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law. Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses.
TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS: You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits:
Deferred Compensation (S457 plan)
Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)
Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)
Health Savings Account (S223 plan)
WORKERS COMPENSATION: You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers' compensation plan. In addition, the County will supplement the workers' compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a "net-check" basis.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-881-5462 for help.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters).
You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.
JURY DUTY: Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty.
MILITARY LEAVE: Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation. Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence. All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the County's representative, except as otherwise required by law. Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head.
Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.
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Please indicate below your highest level of education completed.
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Associate's Degree
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Please indicate what area your degree is in.
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Briefly detail your relevant experience.
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Employer
Walworth County
Address
P.O. Box 1001 100 W. Walworth Street Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121
Phone
262-741-7950
Website
http://www.co.walworth.wi.us
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