Budget Analyst II

Buncombe County Government

. Review program budgets and expenditures .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeAsheville • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,980 - $103,991 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in budget management, compliance with accounting principles, and the ability to analyze complex financial data. Proficient in providing technical assistance and guidance while ensuring adherence to County policies and regulations.

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Budget ManagementFinancial ReportingData AnalysisCompliance MonitoringTechnical Assistance

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Hard Skills

BudgetingAccounting PrinciplesData AnalysisFinancial ReportingForecastingBudget RevisionMethodology EvaluationExpenditure ReviewProgram EvaluationCompliance Assessment

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationCollaborationSupervisionGuidance

Tools & Technologies

Budget SystemsInformation Technology for Budget Duties

Industry Keywords

County PoliciesState Budget RulesLegislative IntentFederal LawsInternal Control Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review program budgets and expenditures
Provide consultation, technical assistance, and coordination in preparing and executing operating and project budgets using multiple funding sources
Complete or evaluate methodologies for budget and program spending forecasts and improve projection accuracy
Examine budgets and expenditures for compliance with County policies, state budget rules, legislative intent, and federal and state laws
Monitor budgets throughout the year and analyze spending discrepancies, budgetary-rule adherence, and accounting-calculation accuracy
Review and submit budget revisions and work with budget systems
Analyze ongoing spending patterns and identify potential concerns
Provide technical assistance and guidance to County staff; may supervise lower-level staff
Evaluate program, policy, and rule changes for fiscal and program impact and compliance
Analyze complex budgetary data, interpret and evaluate results, and prepare documentation and financial or budget reports and presentations
Perform other related duties as assigned
Work under the general guidance of the Budget Director, with contributions evaluated through collaboration, observation, and review of reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field from an accredited institution
Four (4) years of experience, preferably including accounting or budgeting experience
Equivalent combination of training and experience accepted
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and budgetary principles
Knowledge of applicable information technology for budget duties; ability to develop and implement system changes may be required
Ability to monitor, collect, assess, and analyze complex data
Ability to ensure compliance with standards, rules, regulations, and internal control systems
Ability to interpret and evaluate results and prepare financial and budget reports or presentations
Ability to independently resolve complex issues and develop recommendations
Ability to provide guidance on County policy, state budget rules, and laws
Ability to understand client programs, organization, and culture
Ability to present issues to internal management, external partners, and periodically the Board of Commissioners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement (office and remote)
Remote work permitted within a location no more than a 2-hour drive from the assigned Buncombe County facility
Equal employment opportunity protections