Business Finance Specialist

Salary: $28.38 - $49.67 Hourly
Location : Stafford County, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 04035
Department: Information Technology
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Starting Salary: $28.38/hour to $39.03/hour based on experience

Job Description
The Business Finance Specialist performs complex and professional administrative work in support of budget management and finance operations for an assigned department. This position assists in a variety of duties in support of finance functions and the preparation, analysis, and monitoring of budgets. Work is performed under general supervision.
The hiring salary range for this position is $28.38/hour to $39.03/hour based on experience.
The full salary range for this position is $28.38/hour to $49.67/hour to provide opportunity for growth and development.
Examples of Duties

• Interprets and follows finance and central budget departments guidelines, policies, and procedures for the management of budgets;
• Assists with the review and analysis of proposed department operating budget;
• Assists with the preparation and monitoring of the department capital improvement budget;
• Assists with providing direction and guidance for the department cost centers on established budgetary policies, guidelines, and procedures, to include the functionality of the budget software system; assists in maintaining systems and/or related database updates;
• Provides training to the department for basic budget entry, budget adjustments, and capital planning as needed;
• Helps facilitate department accounting functions;
• Maintains and processes department accounts and budget transfers and adjustments; reconciles accounts;
• Posts budgetary information, tracks payroll, and produces budgetary reports;
• Prepares and maintains budget spreadsheets, records, and files;
• Performs various administrative tasks in support of financial functions, to include managing financial data, maintaining financial accounts and records, posting accounts; processing voided checks and reissuances during accounts payable process, reconciling and maintaining petty cash, managing deposit funds process, and maintaining files for various fiscal transactions following established procedures;
• Assists with year-end audit reports; assists with the preparation and analysis of various reports required for the annual financial audit;
• Assists in the preliminary and final formulation, presentation, and administration of the proposed department annual operating budget and capital improvement budget;
• Assists with the preparation of supporting budget documentation including revenue projections, statistical data, and other fiscal information;
• Assists in the preparation, review, and presentation of the financial plan;
• Assists with the maintenance of pro-rata deposits and expenditures;
• Assists in the analysis of current operating expenditures and the estimates of future expenditures;
• Conducts research and expenditure patterns, discusses results with supervisor, and suggests financial corrective measures as required;
• Prepares informational materials on budget proposals;
• Assists with the preparation, research, and development of Board of Supervisors Agenda items and various work sessions;
• May prepare requisitions for purchases orders;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of municipal accounting, finance, and budgeting;
• Knowledge of the functions and operations of municipal organizations;
• Knowledge of the state laws and local ordinances applicable to budget preparation, approval, and administration;
• Thorough knowledge of accounting terminology, methods, and procedures;
• Knowledge of financial management and financial analysis;
• Knowledge of research techniques, methods, and procedures;
• Thorough knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment;
• Ability to analyze and develop budget estimates;
• Ability to prepare reports and to present and interpret financial and statistical data in clear and concise form;
• Ability to conduct detailed research and prepare reports and findings;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to understand and follow vocal and written directions;
• Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures;
• Ability to post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with accuracy utilizing computer system;
• Skills to use a variety of office machines;
• Ability to navigate and operate financial accounting systems and related software;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, associates, supervisor, other departments, agencies, vendors, and the general public.

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, business administration, accounting, public administration, or a similar field, and 1 to 3 years of professional experience involving the maintenance of complex financial records and supporting the budget process or working with related budget activities.
Please for our full-time benefits.

Note: All employees are required to have direct deposit of their bi-weekly paychecks into one or more financial institution(s) of their choice. Information must be presented at time of hire.

Proper Identification must be shown at time of hire in order to complete the necessary paperwork for compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986.
01

Do you have experience supporting the preparation, monitoring, or analysis of an operating budget, capital improvement budget, or similar financial plan?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience maintaining financial records, processing budget transfers or adjustments, reconciling accounts, or preparing budget reports?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience using financial accounting systems, budget software, databases, or Power BI dashboards to track expenditures, prepare reports, analyze financial data, or display budget forecast reports?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience explaining financial information, budget procedures, policies, or financial system processes to staff or stakeholders who may not have a finance background?

• Yes
• No

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