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.
