WATA Budget Reporting Analyst I/II

James City County

$68K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 3 years of budget and accounting experience, or equivalent combination.
  • Master's degree preferred, with experience in federal, state, and local grant writing and administration.
  • Valid Virginia driver's license and acceptable driving record required within 30 days.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer software.
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing annual operating and capital improvement budgets.
  • Monitor fiscal year revenues and expenditures; recommend solutions for budget deviations.
  • Write grant applications for funding needs.
  • Prepare financial statements and analytical studies for budget planning.
  • Analyze data to recommend policy changes; assist with long-term planning.
  • Input and reconcile data for journal entries and accounts in the general ledger.
  • Coordinate with Grants & Reporting Manager for invoices and payment processing.

Benefits

  • Full-time county benefits package.
  • Opportunity for advancement based on performance and qualifications.
  • Collaborative work environment in the transportation sector.
  • Involvement in impactful community financial planning and improvement projects.
  • Professional development opportunities through experience in grant writing and administration.
Full Job Description
WATA Budget Reporting Analyst I/II

Job no:
Work type: Full Time
Location: Williamsburg
Categories: Administrative Support/Customer Service, Professional, Transportation

Job Summary

$68,611 - $115,378 / year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits

Performs advanced budget, accounting, and reporting work planning, organizing, analyzing, evaluating, coordinating, and preparing the annual operating and capital improvements plan (CIP) budgets and financial reports for WATA; uses independent thinking and application of analytical skills and techniques to address complex financial issues.

There are two levels of WATA Budget Reporting Analyst distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee:

WATA Budget Reporting Analyst I: $68,611 - $107,562 / year DOQ
WATA Budget Reporting Analyst II: $73,495 - $115,378 / year DOQ

Responsibilities:
• Assists in the preparation of WATA's annual operating and CIP budgets.
• Monitors revenues and expenditures during the fiscal year; recommends solutions to budget deviations; coordinates expenditure and revenue transfer requests as needed.
• Assists in writing grant applications to obtain federal, state, and local funding for operating and capital needs.
• Prepares routine to complex schedules, conducts research, account analysis, and other work necessary for the preparation of financial statements, ledgers, reports, analytical studies, or budget planning models; and research projects to assist with long-term planning and policy development.
• Gathers and analyzes data and to recommend and implement policy and procedural changes resulting from such analyses.
• Computes, prepares, and inputs data for journal entries, reconciles accounts, sub-ledgers, and system modules to the general ledger.
• Coordinates with WATA's Grants & Reporting Manager to prepare invoices for federal, state, and local grant reimbursements.
• Processes invoices for payment to vendors.
• Interprets and applies accounting and auditing standards.
• Serves as the backup to WATA's Grants & Reporting Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; and three years of budget and accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master's degree and experience with federal, state, and local grant writing and administration preferred.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver's license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County's criteria.
• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.

Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered. Please see full job description for post-offer requirements.

Advertised: 02 Mar 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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