Budget Analyst I or II - 8/21/26

Job Description

Description

Charleston County is looking for a Budget Analyst I or II to support the County’s annual budget process, financial planning, and ongoing monitoring of departmental budgets.

In this role, you will work with County departments and offices to review budget requests, analyze revenues and expenditures, prepare financial reports, process budget adjustments, and help develop the County’s annual budget.

This role may be a good fit if you have experience in budgeting, accounting, finance, auditing, or financial analysis and enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and helping departments understand and manage their budgets.

The position may be filled at the Budget Analyst I or Budget Analyst II level depending on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

BUDGET ANALYST I ANLT/05 HIRING SALARY: $50,440 - $66.060

BUDGET ANALYST II PROF/02 HIRING SALARY: $60,840 - $79,684
(Estimated Annual Salary - Position will be filled Depending on Qualifications)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED, APPLICATION REVEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Budget Analyst I:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)

• Evaluates budget requests, appropriations and adjustments to make recommendations to the Budget Director and/or Assistant Budget Director.
• Prepares reports including narratives and fund summaries for stakeholders that compares departments' actual revenue and expenditures to the budgeted and estimated amounts.
• Coordinates and prepares budget preparation manual, budget forms, and budget workshop presentations for assigned departments or offices of elected/appointed officials.
• Assists in preparation of annual budget and all supporting documents for Charleston County.
• Reviews and analyzes all assigned budgets for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to directives, ordinances, and internal policies within allotted deadlines.
• Coordinates outside agency contributions.
• Reviews budget transfers submitted by departments for accuracy and adherence to applicable ordinances, directives, and internal policies.
• Communicates budget transfer issues and offers solutions to departments and supervisor.
• Processes budget transfers accurately.
• Processes timesheets and orders office supplies.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, present and potential problems, and makes suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to questions and comments in a courteous, timely manner.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Solve problems while exhibiting sound judgment and a systematic approach to decision making; identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information, and specify alternate solutions that result in resolutions.
• Embrace change and actively support all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among co-workers and other departments and County officials.
• Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively and efficiently, organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments on or before the designated deadline.
• Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically required in the course of performing specific job duties.
• Maintain close attention to detail.
• Handle confidential, budget, and administrative information with tact and discretion
• Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.
• Efficiently learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Use integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Acknowledge and accept the Department’s mission and vision representing the same professionally and effectively within and throughout the County.
• Embrace County and Department standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all County and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.

Budget Analyst II:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)

• Performs all the duties of a Budget Analyst I when appropriate or assigned.
• Communicates budget issues to departments and supervisor.
• Assists in the preparation and administering of annual proposed and approved budget documents.
• Consolidates moderately complex departmental budgets into operating and capital budget summaries.
• Prepares summary schedules (i.e., revenues and expenditures) and summarizes information into final documents.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Solve problems while exhibiting sound judgment and a systematic approach to decision making; identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information, and specify alternate solutions that result in resolutions.
• Embrace change and actively support all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among co-workers and other departments and County officials.
• Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively and efficiently, organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments on or before the designated deadline.
• Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically required in the course of performing specific job duties.
• Maintain close attention to detail.
• Handle confidential, budget, and administrative information with tact and discretion.
• Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.
• Efficiently learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Use integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Acknowledge and accept the Department’s mission and vision representing the same professionally and effectively within and throughout the County.
• Embrace County and Department standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all County and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.
• Regularly communicates and coordinates with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Budget Analyst I:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field plus at least one (1) year of directly related experience; or
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field plus at least three (3) years of directly related experience.

Related experience must include:

• Budgeting experience, preferably in local government or a similar environment.
• Experience in budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, or auditing.
• Experience preparing, interpreting, and analyzing budget reports and financial records.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental accounting principles, and budgeting practices.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 and large-scale financial systems.
• Demonstrated organizational, planning, and presentation skills.

Relevant experience must have occurred within the last ten (10) years.

A valid South Carolina driver’s license is required or must be obtained within three (3) months of hire. The employee must also meet the requirements of Charleston County’s motor vehicle policy.

Budget Analyst II:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• At least three (3) years of directly related budget or finance experience in state or local government.

Related experience must include:

• Experience in budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, or auditing.
• Experience preparing, interpreting, and analyzing budget reports and financial records.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental accounting principles, and local government budgeting practices.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 and large-scale financial systems.
• Demonstrated organizational, planning, and presentation skills.

Relevant experience must have occurred within the last ten (10) years, preferably in local government or a similar environment.

A valid South Carolina driver’s license is required or must be obtained within three (3) months of hire. The employee must also meet the requirements of Charleston County’s motor vehicle policy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Ability to analyze financial information, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to explain budget and financial information clearly to departments and other stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment when reviewing financial information and making recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, departments, and County officials.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and administrative information with discretion.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changes in financial systems, technology, policies, and procedures.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to follow established financial policies, procedures, ordinances, and internal controls.

About the Budget Office
Charleston County’s Budget Office develops annual and multi-year financial plans, assists with the management of federal and state grants, monitors the County’s annual budget, and provides financial analysis and support to departments throughout the organization.

Team members work directly with departments and County leadership to help ensure public resources are planned, monitored, and managed effectively.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.