Budget Analyst

Description

This position assists the Finance Department with budget development & monitoring. This position works under the supervision of the Budget Director. The ideal candidate would have Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. An ideal candidate would be able to perform detailed work accurately and independently and possess the time management skills to prioritize duties with a high volume of work that constantly changes in priority.

Examples of Duties

• Assists with revenue forecasting, develops annual financial and economic trend data.

• Monitors overall revenue and expenditures throughout the fiscal year for compliance with budget projections.

• Analyzes monthly department budget reports and advises Budget Director of potential problems.

• Researches, analyzes and evaluates budget overages.

• Assists with compiling budget data for preparation of the City's budget.

• Assists in the preparation of the City's annual budget book.

• Provides support assistance to departments with grants and monitors grant activities for compliance with guidelines.

• Completes paperwork for debt service payments & ensures all payments are made in accordance with the City's debt service schedule.

• Provides assistance in the implementation of new budget & accounting standards.

• Provides support to the Budget Director and other duties as assigned.

• Renders direct support to the Finance Director in the absence of the Budget Director.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

• At least 2 years of budget and/or accounting experience. Government experience preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of budget processing

• Knowledge of budget monitoring

• Knowledge of principles, methods and practices of accounting (GAAP)

• Knowledge of debt service

• Thorough knowledge of data processing applications and procedures

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies & ordinances related to fiscal operations.

Skills:

• Quantitative and analytical skills

• Project-management skills and time-management skills.

• Communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to apply knowledge of accounting standards and budgeting practices.

• Ability to research, analyze and reconcile financial data.

• Ability to prepare, file and maintain clear and accurate financial records and reports.

• Ability to make calculations and review fiscal and related documents accurately and rapidly.

• Ability to utilize automated accounting systems.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, City officials & others encountered in the course of work.

• Ability to operate a computer, calculator and other standard office equipment; use accounting, spreadsheet and word processing software programs.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines.

• Ability to interpret, apply and reach sound decisions in accordance with laws, rules, regulations and department procedures.

Supplemental Information

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled, pleasant environment.

• Employees work under typical office conditions.

Essential Physical Activities:

• While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; and use hands repetitively to operate, finger, handle or feel office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are occasionally required to stand and walk and lift and carry records and documents weighing less than 20 pounds.