Budget Analyst

City of Odessa • Odessa, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under basic supervision, provides technical support for the development of the City budget, and assists with the budget development and approval process. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, assisting with the development and administration of the City's operational budget; gathering and compiling budget, financial, and technical information from departments, and generating reports. Assists the manager in preparing the composite target budget, compiles budget data from City departments and programs, and provides technical assistance to department heads in the maintenance of departmental budgets and in explaining budget deviations. Researches and compiles economic, financial, demographic, and statistical information; creates and updates charts and tables, and writes narratives for budget documents. Performs projections, forecasts, and sensitivity analyses. Evaluates and processes personnel variances, contract awards, budget transfers, and modifications. Assists in maintaining position control and produces various reports for administration and departments related to personnel, including labor analysis reports. Responds to questions and requests for information as authorized; researches and resolves problems, and explains and interprets policies. Cross-trains in other Finance Department functions and executes special assignments as needed. Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or Business Administration from an accredited university
• One year of experience in government budgeting and/or accounting operations required
• Knowledge of principles of municipal budget preparation and administration
• Knowledge of Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, practices, policies, rules, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Public Sector financial management
• Knowledge of Large ERP Systems and budget software, including position control
• Knowledge of personal computers, Excel, and Word
• Skill in analytical thinking
• Skill in understanding and describing the trends and changes reflected in charts and graphs
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Skill in organizing the workplace and developing strategies to work effectively and efficiently
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers
• Skill in using research and data gathering methodologies to perform budget and financial analyses
• Skill in developing and evaluating revenue and expenditure forecasting models
• Skill in reviewing financial and technical documents and verifying compliance with City policies
• Skill in reviewing and verifying budget records and generating reports

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in government budgeting and/or accounting operations preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with the development and administration of the City's operational budget
• Gathers and compiles budget, financial, and technical information from departments, and generates reports
• Assists the manager in preparing the composite target budget
• Compiles budget data from City departments and programs
• Provides technical assistance to department heads in the maintenance of departmental budgets and in explaining budget deviations
• Researches and compiles economic, financial, demographic, and statistical information
• Creates and updates charts and tables, and writes narratives for budget documents
• Performs projections, forecasts, and sensitivity analyses
• Evaluates and processes personnel variances, contract awards, budget transfers, and modifications
• Assists in maintaining position control and produces various reports for administration and departments related to personnel, including labor analysis reports
• Responds to questions and requests for information as authorized
• Researches and resolves problems, and explains and interprets policies
• Cross-trains in other Finance Department functions and executes special assignments as needed
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff
• Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level