Wake County · 2 weeks ago
Budget & Management Graduate Assistant - Temporary
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$26.91/hr - $45.75/hrWake County is hiring a Temporary Budget & Management Graduate Assistant. The role involves assisting with various financial and budgetary tasks while providing opportunities for skill development in analysis and collaboration.
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Responsibilities
Assist with Board Work sessions, public hearings, year-end close out, budget upload to the Financial system, contract review, business planning and financial forecasting
There will be significant opportunities to develop analytical, collaboration and problem solving skills; process improvement reviews; financial, personnel and performance reporting; etc
Facilitated special projects
Prepared management and discussion analysis for the ACFR
Conducted analysis to optimize the financial chart of accounts
Created tools to streamline budget development and management
Rewrote the department budget development guidance (aka, the Budget Manual)
Researched best practices in performance management, GFOA budget documents, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and actively pursuing a Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy or a related program
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume
Teamwork and Interpersonal skills
Skills in Customer Focus
Personal Accountability
Ability to be adaptable and flexible
Project Management skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to use Excel is helpful, but not necessary
Ability to be curious is required
Preferred
Must be pursuing a Master's degree
Benefits
Free access to the Employee Health Center
A wide range of training and development opportunities
A stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life
Flexible work schedules
A competitive salary and benefits package
Company
Wake County
Wake County is a government administration that provides tax collection, library, permitting, law enforcement, health and human services.
Founded in 1771
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angela Crawford, IPMA-SCP, CCWS
Chief Human Resources Officer
Dara Demi
Chief Communications Officer
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