Budget Analyst:
The primary function of the Budget Analyst is assist with the development, compilation and administration of the City’s Annual Operating Budget and/or Capital Improvement Program.
Pay Range: $58,614 - $65.665 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Sr. Budget Analyst:
The primary function of the Budget Analyst is to oversee and assist with the development, compilation and administration of the City’s Annual Operating Budget and/or Capital Improvement Program.
Pay Range: $66,227 - $74,859 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Budget Analyst:

• Assist departments with automated budget system operations.

• Assist the budget process including analysis of budgets throughout the year. Review submissions and develop recommendations for revenue enhancement and maximum utilization of financial resources.

• Research and analyze major funds/areas of the City Annual Operating Budget and/or Capital Improvement Program.

• Reconcile audit to budget reporting methodology. Formulate trend projections; identify variances and other budget issues and concerns to make recommendations.

• Improve and implement citywide allocations, such as insurance, G&A, support service, and salary projections to adhere to internal controls of the Budget Department.

• Provide support through ad hoc projects, research and problem solving.

Sr. Budget Analyst:

• Assist the budget process including analysis of budgets throughout the year. Review submissions and develop recommendations for revenue enhancement and maximum utilization of financial resources.

• Research and analyze major funds/areas of the City Annual Operating Budget and/or Capital Improvement Program.

• Reconcile audit to budget reporting methodology. Formulate trend projections; identify variances and other budget issues and concerns to make recommendations.

• Develop, improve and implement citywide allocations, such as insurance, G&A, support service, and salary projections to adhere to internal controls of the Budget Department.

• Assist and train departments with automated budget system operations.

• Provide support through ad hoc projects, research and problem solving. Develop financial forecasting techniques through computer models.

• Provide backup support for budget and finance systems maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

Budget Analyst:

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or similar field of study
  3-5 years professional experience governmental finance, accounting, budgeting and/or auditing

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Sr. Budget Analyst

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or similar field of study
  5-7 years professional experience governmental finance, accounting, budgeting and/or auditing

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Budget Analyst:

• Comprehensive knowledge of government budget preparation and analysis, concepts and practices, Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) policies and standards Intermediate analytical skills and attention to detail

• Proficient skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

• Proficient skill in utilizing budgeting, financial and third-party reporting software

• Ability to work independently and prioritize time-sensitive assignments to meet critical deadlines

• Ability to learn and understand administration of financial and/or budget software systems

• Ability to learn and understand grant and multi-year budgeting requirements

• Ability to develop forecasting and modeling

Sr. Budget Analyst

• Extensive knowledge of government budget preparation and analysis concepts and practices, fund accounting, Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) policies and standards Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail

• Proficient skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

• Proficient skill in utilizing budgeting, financial and third-party reporting software

• Ability to work independently and prioritize time-sensitive assignments to meet critical deadlines

• Ability to learn and understand administration of financial and/or budget software systems

• Ability to learn and understand grant and multi-year budgeting requirements

• Ability to develop forecasting and modeling