Job Description
Salary: $24.67 – $32.07
Job Overview
Performs professional duties analyzing, advising, and providing technical assistance in preparing budgets. Reviews proposed financial plans for completeness, accuracy, conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives, and seeks new ways to improve efficiency and lower costs.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and will have a minimum of four years of experience as an Accountant, Budget Analyst, or Fiscal Analyst. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong fiscal and analytical capabilities, sound problem‑solving skills, and an ability to identify and implement process improvements. Attention to detail, excellent customer service, and the ability to take initiative as a self‑starter are essential. The ideal candidate will be adept at resolving issues, and work in a fast‑paced, evolving work environment.
Core Competencies
- Customer Commitment – Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
- Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity – Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
- Organizational Excellence – Takes ownership for excellence through one’s personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
- Success through Teamwork – Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Tier 1
| Duties and ResponsibilitiesNote: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.Prepare draft budget amendments and agenda items for approval by the Board of County Commissioners and advises department staff on updating appropriations and budget documents. Analyze current and anticipated revenues, expenditures, continuing costs, and other relevant data to assist department directors and managers in identifying funding sources and in developing a budget. Coordinate the improvement of internal systems and procedures with directors, managers, and supervisors to develop accounting, recording, and reporting structures. Research and analyze historical data to provide analysis to management, identify possible funding sources and determine the accuracy of information.Coordinate the gathering of data and information to prepare revenue and expenditure projections and make funding recommendations to senior staff.Train fiscal staff on the annual operating budget, processes, and procedures. Develop process schedules, hold meetings with fiscal managers/staff and department directors to review the operating revenue and expenditure budgets.Provide recommendations to directors, managers, and supervisors to improve recording, accounting, and reporting structures of fiscal processes.Performs other related duties as required. |
| Job SpecificationsKnowledge of the laws and regulations related to fiscal policy, budget, and expenditures.Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the methods and techniques used to develop revenue projections and expenditure forecasts. Knowledge of current government budget principles, practices and procedures. Ability to research, collect, organize, and analyze fiscal and non-fiscal data and develop logical conclusions. Knowledge of organizational accounting and reporting requirementsKnowledge of operational policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Ability to use a computer and related software. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively with others. |
| Physical RequirementsWhile performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.This position is primarily sedentary. Work CategorySedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. |
| Minimum Qualifications RequiredBachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or similar discipline; ANDFour years of progressive experience in accounting, budget, or fiscal analysis: ORAn equivalent combination of education, training and experience would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above. (For education and experience only, does not include legally required Licenses or Certifications.) |
Emergency Management Responsibilities
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.
Career Progression
Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.
- Job Identification 4123
- Job Category Business
- Posting Date 04/21/2026, 09:01 AM
- Apply Before 05/11/2026, 11:59 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 601 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33602, US