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12/12/2022 - Assistant Budget Examiner Finance Department, Budget Division Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000

Assistant Budget Examiner
Finance Department, Budget Division
Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000


Duties: Under direction of the County CFO/Treasurer – 
o Budget - prepares, processes and monitors the budget; posts budgets to NJ FAST; processes expense/revenue reclassifications and budget modifications; prepares and files Budget Amendment Resolutions; analyzes capital budget; coordinates Bond Ordinances, resolutions and advertisements with Bond Counsel; creates appropriation accounts and distributes periodic reports; reviews, maintains, and reconciles the fixed asset ledger
o Grants - compiles grant budget with supporting documentation; processes amendments; creates, monitors and closes appropriations and revenues; verifies reimbursement vouchers against expenses; monitors receipts/receivables; processes on-line reimbursements; reviews and processes reports; assists Departments in preparing grant applications and financial reports; regularly utilize grant portals (e.g., DCA SAGE, JAMS, JustGrants, ASAP, etc.)
o Purchasing – monitors procurement processes to be in compliance with county policies and state & federal laws / regulations (e.g., implications with grant applications and their planning)
o Accounts Payable – process for payment, certain transactions not directly assigned to other county personnel; resolves workflow issues within and outside of the County Finance Department

Requirements:

o The ability to balance multiple tasks in a demanding environment
o A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or directly related field is required
o CMFO/CCFO or CPA/RMA preferred; QPA/RPPO is a plus
o At least 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience is required
o Technical proficiency in software applications including Office 365 (One-Drive, Teams and Office Apps) and accounting / bookkeeping systems (Edmunds GovTech preferred) and Internet portals

Hours:  35 Hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Note:  Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness screenings and criminal background checks. 

Applicants shall submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to:
Personnel Department, care of Wheeler Fazenbaker wheelerfa@cumberlandcountynj.gov
AND Jeffrey Ridgway at jeffri@cumberlandcountynj.gov.
Mailed or faxed copies will not be accepted.

Open Until Filled.


The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.

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