Budget Analyst

Safety Harbor, City of • City of Safety Harbor, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Finance Director or designee, performs advanced professional accounting work involving the preparation, analysis, and review of the City’s budget in compliance with applicable City codes and departmental policies. Responsibilities require the exercise of considerable independent judgment, initiative, and technical expertise within the Finance Department. Performance is evaluated through conferences, reports, and the quality and effectiveness of results achieved.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of computer hardware/software; considerable computer experience in Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of government budget principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of municipal organization and functions.
• Ability to research, collect, organize, and analyze fiscal and non-fiscal data and develop logical conclusions.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with elected officials, Department Directors, the general public, and Staff in an effort to achieve common goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or another related field, and five (5) years of governmental accounting or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation, development, and review of the annual budget.
• Forecasts local government revenues and expenditures; interprets data; and formulates recommendations.
• Evaluates Departmental budgets; analyzes financial needs; assists in long range planning; and ensures revenues meet operational and capital requirements.
• Prepares spreadsheets and other analytical reports to streamline budget information, explain variances, and highlight quantitative data.
• Analyzes and interprets fiscal and accounting records; prepares periodic financial reports accurately, completely, and effectively in oral and written form, to include budget overviews, variance analyses, and capital project reports.
• Audits general ledger fund transactions and other Departmental records, as necessary.
• Certifies expenditures are consistent with approved budgetary appropriations.
• Assists the Finance Director in long-range financial planning and special projects.
• Conducts research in organizational methods and procedures.
• Prepares journal entries with supporting documentation for review and approval.
• Maintains fixed assets records, including depreciation expense, controls and records; reconciles fixed asset subsidiary ledger with the general ledger.
• Prepares year-end audit schedules; provides supporting documentation; serves as liaison with external audit team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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