Budget & Financial Analyst

Job Summary/Scope

Provides review, analysis and reporting on the City’s financial and budgeting activities as assigned. Assists in preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets, as well as the performance component of the operating budget. Assists in the administration of the financial aspects of the various economic development and redevelopment agreements and activities of the City.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the analysis and preparation of internal monthly financial reports.
• Prepares draft versions of quarterly and annual financial and performance reports using Microsoft Excel and other software as required.
• Develops annual cost allocation plans (A-87 Indirect Cost Plan and Full-Cost Plan) and other cost-of-service projects as requested.
• Assists in the administration of the financial aspects of the various development agreements and contracts, and of the tax incentive projects entered into by the City.
• Maintains an accounting of direct work effort expended annually in all departments on economic development related projects such as TIF’s, CID’s, STRA’s, etc.
• Prepares and monitors reimbursement requests as necessary for annual reporting. Prepares associated accounting entries for payments received for these billings.
• Maintains database of comparative and demographic statistics and information as may be required for the budget document or other special projects.
• Designs statistical spreadsheets and charts for financial analysis.
• Oversees annual internal audit schedules and conducts audits of processes and documentation of procedures.
• Collaborates with departments to review financial information and forecasts.
• Identifies trends in financial performance and provides recommendations for improvement.
• Maintains effective working relationships with all levels of the municipal organization.
• Monitors and tracks capital improvement projects.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Participates in special projects on an as-needed basis.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• One to three years of experience in accounting, finance, or budgeting.
• Knowledge of local government accounting, auditing and financial reporting principles.
• Extensive personal computer skills including work processing, spreadsheet and database.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to prioritize and to organize work responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the municipal organization.
• Experience in a government or non-profit setting preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Business required.
• Graduate work or advanced degree in or working towards, MPA/MBA, MA, or CPA preferred.

Material and Equipment

• Uses a variety of equipment including computer and peripheral equipment, 10-key, copier, telephone and other related office equipment and office and financial-related software.
• May involve some overnight or day travel for business purposes.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an indoor office setting with a controlled environment.
• Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work involves walking, bending, stooping and reaching.
• Requires prolonged sitting and working at a computer terminal.
• Work involves oral communication through the use of telephone or in person.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Drug Screening and Background Check

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment. Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.