Budget Analyst I

Performs detailed financial analyses; designs and improves financial management systems; prepares forecasts of revenues or expenses. Assists departments in the development of budget preparation and in other areas; reviews, analyzes, and approves departmental budget submittals; prepares fiscal analysis on various accounts and funds; researches and recommends revenue enhancements; conducts research and prepares reports for assigned special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following :

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public/Business Administration, Economics, or related field; minimum of two (2) years of experience in governmental or commercial accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial data analytics, or financial analysis,

OR

• A Master's Degree in Business/Public Administration (MBA/MPA); minimum of one (1) year of experience in governmental or commercial accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial data analytics, or financial analysis,

OR

• An unrelated Bachelor's Degree/related Associate's Degree; minimum of three (3) years of experience in governmental or commercial accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial data analytics, or financial analysis,

OR

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of six (6) years of experience in governmental or commercial accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial data analytics, or financial analysis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include :

• Experience with governmental accounting and budgeting systems,

• Experience preparing/monitoring revenue budgets,

• Experience performing grant administration for a local government department, and

• Experience preparing Crystal reports from the Advantage Financial System