Budget Analyst

Salary: $61,406.35 - $79,828.26 Annually
Location : The David Hankerson Building Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 05037
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 112
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Position Information
An Excel assessment will be required for this position. Details for the assessment will be sent via email after the closing date of this job announcement for applications received that successfully meet the minimum qualifications. The assessment will close on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

This position is the entry point to the Finance Department's Budget Division. This position will be responsible for opening budget lines, analyzing department units and spending trends, processing budget transfers and will provide funding statements. A resume must be attached to your application.

The purpose of this classification is to prepare, submit, and monitor budgets for assigned departments.

Essential Functions


Assists in development, recommendation and publication of county's biennial budget process: reviews existing plans; reviews departmental operating budget requests; makes recommendations regarding funding levels; analyzes and estimates revenue and expense trends; identifies and recommends alternatives; assists with publishing budget documents for assigned departments; organizes and writes assigned sections; and assists with budget presentations.

Monitors budgetary compliance: conducts monthly reviews comparing budget to department reports; ensures compliance with approved budget; identifies potential problems and informs supervisor, department heads, and program administrators; recommends solutions; and compiles related reports.

Develops, designs, and conducts fiscal studies and research: develops analytical approaches and related reports; participates in field research projects; prepares financial information; assists departments with programs and procedures related to financial policies; analyzes budget submission and funds request processes; makes recommendations to increase efficiency and accuracy; and monitors new or changing legislation for budgetary implications.

Conducts site visits to departments to assess operations and analyze latest expenditures for purposes of forecasting total year-end projections: develops and submits written forecast reports accordingly; works with department heads, program administrators and staff to develop and refine statements of departmental objectives; performs periodic reviews of progress on objectives; and utilizes data obtained in the review process to update budget as necessary.

Conducts operational research, productivity analysis and management studies as assigned, to assist in the management of departmental operations, programs, and services: compiles and/or monitors various administrative and statistical data pertaining to divisional operations; researches information pertinent to task or project; analyzes data and identifies trends; makes recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve operations, provide more responsive service, and/or optimize the use of resources; and prepares or generates related reports.

Assists the department managers with strategic and long-range planning for departmental operations; participates in planning efforts at the local and regional level; keeps department heads and program administrators apprised of developments at the state and federal level that impact the department; monitors pending legislation for impact on operations; and ensures compliance with new legislation.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, expenditure trends and projections, budget allocations, variance analysis, operational reports, or other documents within designated timeframes and per established procedures: compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Assists in preparation of agenda items for budget transactions authorized by the Board of Commissioners: reviews assigned department's submitted agenda for accuracy, clarity, grammar, format, required information and available funding; initiates corrective actions; creates funding statements; and creates Financial System files to process approved budget transfers.

Review and approve departmental purchases: check the worklist to ensure that purchasing documents (DO, PD RQS, etc.) are approved, review for accuracy in funding, and correctness of object codes.

Standard Reserve Entry: process monthly standard reserve transactions. There are certain revenue sources that departments collect that are earmarked for specific uses. On a monthly basis, appropriate the revenue and expenditure budgets, by the amount received in each department.

Fund Balancing: on a biweekly basis, ensure funds are in balance through an ESUM-RSUM reconciliation
Update Account Dictionary and Revenue Manual, as needed.

Create ad hoc reports in response to open record requests, as needed.

Submit forms to create new units, departments, object codes, revenue sources, programs, subunits, functions, or activities, as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in budget preparation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01


I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02


I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03


Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?

• Yes
• No

05


Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire) : Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

06


If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
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How many years of experience do you have in budget preparation, or related field?

• No experience
• Less than two years of experience
• Two to four years of experience
• More than four years of experience

08


Please explain in detail your experience with budget preparation or related field. Enter N/A if this does not apply. "See resume" will not be accepted.
09


Do you have governmental budget experience?

• Yes
• No

10


What is the largest annual budget amount you have handled for any prior or current employment?

• $0-$10 million
• $10-$100 million
• $100-$500 million
• More than $500 million

11


Please explain in detail your experience with monthly financial reporting of budgets. Enter N/A if this does not apply. " See resume" will not be accepted.
12


Do you have experience with financial management software programs?

• Yes
• No

13


Please list the financial management software programs you have experience using. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
14


This position requires completion of skills testing to move forward in the hiring process.

The skills testing information and link will be sent via email, after the closing date of this job announcement.

Please note, failure to complete the assessment will disqualify you from consideration for this position.

• I agree to complete the skills testing.
• I do not agree to complete the skills testing.

15


If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background, a credit check and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application . Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

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