BUDGET ANALYST

JOB TITLE:

Budget Analyst

JOB CLASS NUMBER:

PRF130

PAY GRADE:

G14

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME:

Finance

REPORTS TO:

Treasurer

SUPERVISORY WORK:

None

STARTING PAY:

DOQ

SUMMARY

This position performs duties relative to the preparation and administration of the City's budget and finances, along with research and analysis of the City operations. Performs responsible, accurate and timely financial, technical and administrative work directed toward improving organizational objectives. Assists with the preparation and administration of the annual City budget and conducts management research to assist in the achievement of the City's mission and accomplishment of its goals. The position may supervise interns and/or support staff as directed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs duties relative to the preparation of the annual budget and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and data collection for the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
• Performs and monitors activities involved in reviewing, examining and evaluating proposed budgets including operating, grant, capital and special project budgets. Assists with the preparation of the proposed budget for presentation to Mayor, Council and citizens in accordance with statues regulating municipal budgets and the levying of taxes.
• Coordinates the preparation, design, composition, calculation and publication of the Annual Budget document to meet the strict guidelines of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
• Reviews budgetary reports and departmental practices and procedures to determine potential problems.
• Monitors the City's annual operating and capital improvement budgets.
• Identifies operational problems and assesses needs of the organization. Develops recommendations for procedures and policies to improve efficiency of operations.
• Works with and assists City departments in preparing budgets. Reviews department requests. Provides support for training.
• Assists Directors to identify and evaluate anticipated budgetary problems and recommends solutions.
• Prepares and presents budget and/or financial information to various City boards and to Council.
• Analyzes historical budgets, economic data and revenues to determine trends affecting budget needs and to provide forecasts.
• Researches, prepares and enters all authorized Budget Amendments and Budget Transfers in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists with goals, objectives, policies and procedures as established by the Finance Director.
• Assists with annual duties as required to accomplish a smooth transition to a new fiscal year. Sets up departmental accounts. Prepares financial and managerial reports.
• Prepare the annual Indirect Cost Allocation Plan and City Cost Allocation Plan.
• Performs a wide variety of responsible administrative, statistical, technical and management duties requested by other Department Directors and/or assigned by City management.
• Assists in the year-end closeout and preparation of the ACFR. Required to keep up to date on GASB and other accounting pronouncements including what impact they will have on the various reporting entities. Must coordinate with outside auditors in an effort to ensure the ACFR is in compliance with GAAP.
• Perform duties related to the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation which include preparation of managerial reports, approval of payment vouchers, assistance in year-end closeout and audit preparation and other duties assigned by City management.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires broad knowledge of local government accounting and financial principals and operational/technical aspects of local government administration. This knowledge is best acquired through education to include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; a Masters in a related field or CPA is preferred. These education requirements shall be supplemented with no less than three years of applicable experience. The city of Amarillo may consider all relevant experience and education when determining minimum qualifications and establishing salary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Understanding and knowledge of budgeting principals and practices, municipal finance and accounting, statistical methodology and financial reporting preferred.
• Coordinate complex financial and technical applications to provide accurate data under tight time constraints.
• Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to learn new software and improve processes with existing software.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work with a diversified group of individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective rapport with all levels of city management, city officials, vendors, contractors, promoters, media, community business organizations and the general public.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The employee must also walk, hear, feel, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.


REGULAR HOURS OF WORK

Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm. This position may be required to work outside normal shifts including evenings, weekends, and overtime as necessary by the department.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.