Budget Analyst

Minimum Starting: $58,589 Annually - Depending on Qualifications

WHY WORK FOR WACO

• Meaningful and challenging work

• Make a difference and improve communities

• Competitive Salary and Benefits

• Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

• Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match

• Education Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance

• Longevity Pay

• And More!

• Chance to do work you are passionate about

• Job Security

• Desire to give back

The City of Waco Seeks

The City is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Budget Analyst to join our team. As a Budget Analyst, you will play a critical role in preparing and analyzing the City's budgets, ensuring that our financial resources are used effectively and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, utilizing your analytical skills to drive informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Primary Duties

Under basic supervision, prepares and analyzes City's budgets; consolidates, refines and organizes data and monitors expenditures and technical transactions.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

• Two years' experience with government accounting and/or budgeting.

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Masters Degree

• Associate Degree with 6 years of relevant experience

• No Degree with 10 years of relevant experience

• Valid Texas Drivers license

Essential Functions

• Prepares annual operating and capital budgets; consolidates department budgets.

• Assists departments with budget development and management.

• Examines budget proposals for completeness, accuracy and compliance to standards.

• Prepares status and summary reports and effectively communicates financial issues.

• Researches Budget issues and evaluates and analyzes financial data and trends.

• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.