Budget Coordinator

City of Hutto•Hutto City Hall, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Strong government finance budgeting background is required to handle the processing of creating, implementing and maintaining various budgets. Advanced analysis and development of City budgets, budget amendments, performance measures/key performance indicators, goals and objectives. Work with various to departments to resolve budget and funding issues and respond to budget and financial requests. Perform oversight functions by inputting data into the city’s budget software system, compiling reports and presenting data.

Requirements

Strong technical aptitude with various software applications in order to handle data from multiple sources, primarily Excel and Outlook.
Ability to multi-task in a high volume fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and follow up on issues.
Problem-solving skills, with attention to details and accuracy is required.
Strong time management and communication skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must be team-oriented with the ability to think and act independently.
Ability to complete tasks on time and meet all established deadlines.
Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
Regular and timely attendance at work is req.
Requires Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.
A minimum of five (5) years of verifiable professional experience in governmental accounting, or finance in public/municipal organizations.
Ability to type 30 wpm and 10-key touch.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a field directly related to the type of work being performed is preferred.

Responsibilities

Gather information and identify areas of programs and policies and make recommendations or resolutions to improve the City’s budget and budget process.
Coordinate and provide support with staff and various department on the annual budget process.
Provide assistance and direction to internal departments to resolve budget and funding issues.
Oversee all budget transfers and amendments with an explanation for the transfer or amendment.
Create, implement, and analyze departmental key performance indicators, performance measures, goals and objectives, statistical data, charts, graphs, strategic plans, and any other analysis as needed for the completion of the annual budget document.
Update, monitor, and maintain the City’s annual budgets in the ClearGov Budget module.
Develop and prepare the City’s annual budgets for submission to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget award.
Assists with the creation and implementation of all City budgets to include capital improvement projects and capital assets.
Oversee all budgets, prepare monthly analysis of budget to actuals.
Attends all budget meetings, hearings, and City Council meetings in the development, award and approval of the annual budget.
Performs other duties as assigned.