Budget Specialist

at Ada County Highway District--ACHD in Garden City, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Budget Specialist
Type:
Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:
$20.80 - $25.20 per hour, DOQ
Posted Date:
10/09/2025 8:00 AM
Deadline to Apply:
10/24/2025 4:30 PM
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Budget Specialist in the Administration Department.  This is a non-exempt position with a hiring range of $20.80 - $25.20 hourly/DOQ.

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Budget Manager, the Budget Specialist performs technical and administrative tasks related to budget development and analysis.
The Budget Specialists responsibilities include assisting with budget preparation, monitoring expenditures, tracking financial data, supporting forecasting efforts, organizing documentation, and maintaining reports within the budgeting software.
The position requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with auditors, accountants, representatives from federal, state, and local agencies, the general public and other District employees.
 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have considerable knowledge of general accounting procedures/processes, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel, governmental budgeting theories and practices, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) / Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Good knowledge of federal and state regulations relating to budgeting and problem-solving techniques.
Experience in all aspects of budgeting processes in local government, preferably in an independent agency comparable to the District. Graduation from a college or university with major work in accounting, business management or related field OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities.
 

A completed ACHD Employment application is required and must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30 p.m., October 24, 2025.  Applications will be reviewed periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date. Applications are available at 3775 Adams St.; Garden City, ID  83714 or on our website at www.achdidaho.org.

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Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations