This position assists the Finance Department with budget development & monitoring under the supervision of the Finance Director. An ideal candidate would be self-reliant, self-motivated, work well within a team & possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. In addition, the 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.

**Please note: We are accepting applications at the analyst & manager level. Title & compensation for the selected candidate will be based upon education & experience.**

Budget Manager Salary Range $94,000.00 - $100,000.00

Budget Analyst Salary Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Assists senior management with the budget development process.

Develops & reviews budget and policy information & makes recommendations to senior management.
Assists with revenue forecasting, develops annual financial and economic trend data. Both short- & long-range analyses.
Monitors overall revenue and expenditures throughout the fiscal year for compliance with budget projections.
Analyzes monthly department budget reports and advises Finance Director of potential problems.
Researches, analyzes and evaluates budget overages.
Assists with compiling budget data for preparation of the City’s budget including position control analysis and salary & benefit analysis.
Assists in the preparation of the City’s annual budget book.
Assists in the preparation of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Participates in work sessions with department heads, key personnel and/or their designees in the preparation and control of operating & capital budgets.
Completes paperwork for debt service payments & ensures all payments are made in accordance with the City’s debt service schedule.
Represents the Finance Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains and interprets departmental programs, policies and activities.
Provides assistance in the implementation of new budget & accounting standards.
Provides support to the Finance Director and other duties as assigned.

Budget Analyst

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
At least 2 years of budget and/or accounting experience.

Budget Manager

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

At least 5 years of budget and/or accounting experience. Local 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
Experience working with BAI, MUNIS and ClearGov preferred.

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.

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.

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