Job Description
An individual will be hired EITHER as an entry level Budget Analyst or experienced Sr. Budget Analyst who is most closely aligned to the following criteria and is able to recognize how strategies, decisions, and business situations impact outcomes to maximize value added to the organization.
Summary
Budget Analyst:
The primary function of the Budget Analyst is assist with the development, compilation and administration of the City’s Annual Operating Budget and/or Capital Improvement Program.
Pay Range: $58,614 - $65.665 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Sr. Budget Analyst:
The primary function of the Budget Analyst is to oversee and assist with the development, compilation and administration of the City’s Annual Operating Budget and/or Capital Improvement Program.
Pay Range: $66,227 - $74,859 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Budget Analyst:
- Assist departments with automated budget system operations.
- Assist the budget process including analysis of budgets throughout the year. Review submissions and develop recommendations for revenue enhancement and maximum utilization of financial resources.
- Research and analyze major funds/areas of the City Annual Operating Budget and/or Capital Improvement Program.
- Reconcile audit to budget reporting methodology. Formulate trend projections; identify variances and other budget issues and concerns to make recommendations.
- Improve and implement citywide allocations, such as insurance, G&A, support service, and salary projections to adhere to internal controls of the Budget Department.
- Provide support through ad hoc projects, research and problem solving.
Sr. Budget Analyst:
- Assist the budget process including analysis of budgets throughout the year. Review submissions and develop recommendations for revenue enhancement and maximum utilization of financial resources.
- Research and analyze major funds/areas of the City Annual Operating Budget and/or Capital Improvement Program.
- Reconcile audit to budget reporting methodology. Formulate trend projections; identify variances and other budget issues and concerns to make recommendations.
- Develop, improve and implement citywide allocations, such as insurance, G&A, support service, and salary projections to adhere to internal controls of the Budget Department.
- Assist and train departments with automated budget system operations.
- Provide support through ad hoc projects, research and problem solving. Develop financial forecasting techniques through computer models.
- Provide backup support for budget and finance systems maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
Budget Analyst:
- Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or similar field of study
3-5 years professional experience governmental finance, accounting, budgeting and/or auditing - Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Sr. Budget Analyst
- Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or similar field of study
5-7 years professional experience governmental finance, accounting, budgeting and/or auditing - Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Budget Analyst:
- Comprehensive knowledge of government budget preparation and analysis, concepts and practices, Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) policies and standards Intermediate analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proficient skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
- Proficient skill in utilizing budgeting, financial and third-party reporting software
- Ability to work independently and prioritize time-sensitive assignments to meet critical deadlines
- Ability to learn and understand administration of financial and/or budget software systems
- Ability to learn and understand grant and multi-year budgeting requirements
- Ability to develop forecasting and modeling
Sr. Budget Analyst
- Extensive knowledge of government budget preparation and analysis concepts and practices, fund accounting, Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) policies and standards Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proficient skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
- Proficient skill in utilizing budgeting, financial and third-party reporting software
- Ability to work independently and prioritize time-sensitive assignments to meet critical deadlines
- Ability to learn and understand administration of financial and/or budget software systems
- Ability to learn and understand grant and multi-year budgeting requirements
- Ability to develop forecasting and modeling
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a similar field
- 3–5 years of professional experience in governmental finance, accounting, budgeting, and/or auditing for Budget Analyst level
- 5–7 years of professional experience in governmental finance, accounting, budgeting, and/or auditing for Senior Budget Analyst level
- Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
- Knowledge of government budget preparation and analysis concepts and practices
- Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board policies and standards
- Knowledge of fund accounting for Senior Budget Analyst level
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
- Proficiency using budgeting, financial, and third-party reporting software
- Ability to develop forecasting and modeling
What We Do
The City of Garland is a municipal government that provides a variety of residential, government, and business amenities to its residents, and operates its own electric power production and distribution system.
