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