Budget Analyst II - Phoenix Convention Center

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Phoenix Convention Center and Venues hosts a diverse range of conventions, trade shows, meetings, and entertainment events in one of the premier convention facilities in the United States. We are committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service and guest experience in the industry. We enhance the economic virality of the downtown area, the City of Phoenix, and the state of Arizona by supporting tourism-related industries, businesses, and cultural organizations.

The Phoenix Convention Center is seeking a dedicated, professional to join their team as a Budget Analyst II. This role performs advanced professional fiscal analysis, research and reporting in support of the preparation and administration of the City budget.

Duties include:

• Supervising Fiscal Accounting Staff members (Account Clerk III, Accountant I, Accountant II).
• Managing Accounts Payable and Receivable Accounting functions.
• Preparing the operating, revenue, and capital budgets.
• Presenting budget materials to individuals, groups, and management.
• Using computer skills to prepare and report on budget activity and analysis.
• Calculating annual work order rates and preparing assessments.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Perform independently using judgment based upon a broader background of experience.
• Knowledge of budgetary and financial software and systems.
• Ability to create and write reports in Excel.

SALARY

Pay Range: $61,526.40 - $105,248.20 annually.

Hiring Range: $61,526.40 -$95,451.20 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience in governmental budgetary and finance activities
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, statistics, or related field
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
• The City job description can be found here.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency in:

• SAP or similar accounting financial systems.
• SHERPA or similar budgeting systems.
• Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.

Experience in/with:

• Reviewing and posting accounts payable and accounts receivable documents.
• Supervising professional and paraprofessional accounting staff.
• Preparing complex budget documents for multiple funding sources.
• Working in a fast-paced environment.
• Researching and analyzing financial data to make budget recommendations.
• Budgetary processes and analysis.
• Working in multi-accounting tasks or functions simultaneously.
• Preparation and administration of capital budgets.
• Evaluating expenditure estimates and recommending necessary adjustments.
• Creating and writing reports in Excel.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes December 2, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Budget Analyst II, JC:05440, ID# 56211, 11/12/24, USM, DB, Benefits:007.

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.