Budget Analyst

Under supervision of the City Budget Manager, participates in the preparation and administration of the Department Budget, and the long-range financial plan; provides support to the Budget Manager and Sr. Budget Analyst as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Planning and analysis
  • Assists in preparing revenue and expenditure forecasts for the Department.
  • Assists the Budget Manager in preparing Department budgets based on organizational performance, estimated revenues, expenses and historical budget data.
  • Participates in the preparation of trending analysis and five-year forecasts of the Department’s major funds, including revenues and expenditures; provides annual forecast updates.
  • Works with various Department Divisions compiling data and identifying funding sources.
  • Develops and reports measures of input/output, efficiency and outcomes.
  • Conducts fiscal impact analysis; analyzes financial and statistical data; prepares reports; makes recommendations.
  • Conducts research and/or recommends Department budget policy development; performs other special projects as assigned.
• Budget administration
  • Participates in the development and the reporting of financial performance measures, monthly budget report and reporting of capital projects.
  • Reviews department and capital project budget transfers for available funds and compliance with operational authority levels; enters transfers into automated accounting system.
  • Assists with the benchmarking of the Department budget and conducts surveys as assigned.
  • Reviews Capital Project change orders and invoices for the availability of funds.
  • Assists the Budget Manager in the annual Capital Improvement Program audit schedule.
• Provides direct support to Department Divisions
  • Assists with the development and administration of the department’s annual budget.
  • Review specific departmental spending requests for budgetary and policy compliance.
  • Advise Department Head accordingly including but not limited to personnel actions, procurement policies and requisitions and travel request.
  • Assist in providing Department specific budget analysis as required by City Management.
  • Assist the Department in developing operational statistics in support of budget and management planning.
  • Participates in the review of City Council agenda requests for availability of funds; recommends funding sources.
• Other duties as assigned
  • Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City Staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; and performs other duties as required or assigned.
  • Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge:

• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) adopted by GASB.
• Financial and budget management principles.
• Government Finance Officers Association general accounting and financial reporting requirements.
• Principles and practices of budget management and administration.
• Operations of government finance and reporting for fund accounting and/or enterprise fund-type operations.
• City codes and ordinances.
• Finance and reporting of fund accounting and enterprise fund-type operations.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.

Skill in:

• Advanced skills and experience in software generally used for financial analysis, including MS Excel
• Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Providing efficient customer service.
• Understanding and applying City policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Explaining City policies and procedures while exercising the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or a closely related field; AND two years’ experience in accounting, auditing, budget preparation, financial or closely related financial and/or fiscal operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a standard office environment.