Budget Analyst - A

City of Grand Rapids•City Hall 300 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to provide budget preparation, analysis, and evaluation services to City Management. Prepares the City's preliminary and final Fiscal Plan documents and special budget packages, provides accounting assistance to City Departments, and completes special projects as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or public administration, economics or related field.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budget planning and analysis, governmental accounting or related field.
Any combination of equivalent training and experience.
Knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of accounting, auditing, and budget management.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, policies, rules, regulations, and standards pertaining to public sector accounting and budgeting.
Knowledge of computer applications and data processing applications for accounting, auditing, and budget analysis and preparation work
Knowledge of local government functions and operations and inter-departmental relationships.
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to adapt data processing systems and software for budgeting and accounting purposes.
Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal records to produce statements of budgeted funds.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees, city officials, representatives from governmental and community agencies, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Designs and prepares budget planning instructions for revenue, capital and operating requests
Researches, compiles and verifies accuracy of financial data (i.e. Departmental and General Fund expenditures and revenues) and incorporate into the Fiscal Plan
Creates statistical graphs based on budgetary data for Financial Overview
Completes special studies, as assigned, such as the A-87 cost allocation plans
Compiles debt schedules
Coordinates assembly of Fiscal Plan, including reconciliation, cross-referencing and pagination.
Prepares electronic version of Fiscal Plan for posting and posts to the Departmental website
Designs and manages computerized Capital program for financial analysis.
Answers questions for database users
Compiles data received from all city departments and design reports
Coordinates assembly of five-year Capital Program
Manages and maintains Budget Amendment database year-round
Researches and compiles detailed financial data into a user-friendly format for analytical purposes (i.e. monthly financial reports)
Initiates interdepartmental billings for Worker’s Compensation
Other duties such as: preparing exhibits for Budget Instructions, manage departmental web-site, special projects as assigned by Budget Analysts or Assistant City Manager, etc.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
Twelve Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parking (if applicable)
Employee Home Ownership Incentive
Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
Employee Discounts and Perks