WATA Budget Reporting Analyst I/II Williamsburg Area Transit Authority, VA 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.
How to Apply Post Date Aug 19, 2026 Apply Now Job Details Salary $68,611 - $115,378 Job Function Analyst Position Type Full Time Williamsburg Area Transit Authority Address 7239 Pocahontas Trl Williamsburg , VA 23185-5265 United States Website http://www.gowata.org ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Report a map error Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job