Budget Analyst

Under the general direction of the Budget Manager, performs advanced professional accounting and budget analysis work involving the preparation, monitoring, and review of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets. Responsibilities require independent judgment, initiative, and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation, development, and review of the annual City budget.
• Forecasts local government revenues and expenditures; interprets financial data; and formulates recommendations.
• Evaluates departmental budget requests; analyzes financial needs; and supports long-range financial planning.
• Ensures budgeted revenues and expenditures meet operational and capital requirements.
• Prepares spreadsheets, analytical reports, variance analyses, and budget summaries to communicate financial performance.
• Analyzes and interprets fiscal and accounting records; prepares periodic financial reports including budget overviews and capital project updates.
• Audits general ledger fund transactions and other departmental records as needed.
• Confirms expenditures comply with approved budgetary appropriations.
• Assists the Budget Manager with long-range financial planning, forecasts, and special projects.
• Prepares journal entries with supporting documentation for review and approval.
• Prepares year-end audit schedules; providing supporting documentation and interfacing with the external audit team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; supplemented by three or more years’ experience in governmental accounting. Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g. Tyler Munis) and budgetary accounting preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, certification, training, and experience may be considered.