Financial Analyst II - Budget Division

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Job Description
The Financial Analyst II position within Gwinnett County's Budget Division is pivotal in the financial management processes. This role entails analyzing financial data, forecasting revenues and expenditures, understanding budgetary requirements, and offering recommendations to optimize resource allocation. The Financial Analyst II works closely with departments to monitor and adjust budgets, thereby contributing to the organization's financial objectives and ensuring fiscal responsibility. Reporting to the Budget Manager within the Financial Services Budget Division, this position holds a central role in helping the organization achieve its financial goals and maintain fiscal responsibility.

Essential Duties

• Monitors budgets
• Prepares financial reports, presentations, and dashboards
• Provides departmental support
• Interprets and analyzes data effectively
• Utilizes Microsoft Excel for analysis and reporting
• Enhances processes and procedures
• Conducts variance analysis
• Forecasts revenues and expenses
• Reviews budget amendments
• Utilizes ERP systems for financial data management

Grade
The grade for this position is C42(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field and
• Four years of professional level accounting, finance, or budgeting experience in the public sector or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

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Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities.

We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners.

The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more.

The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

VisionGwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! MissionGwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

ValuesIntegrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring ProcessGwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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