Budget & Financial Analyst

City of St. Joseph•Saint Joseph, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides review, analysis and reporting on the City’s financial and budgeting activities as assigned. Assists in preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets, as well as the performance component of the operating budget. Assists in the administration of the financial aspects of the various economic development and redevelopment agreements and activities of the City. Performs other special assignments and projects upon request.

Requirements

One to three years of experience in accounting, finance, or budgeting.
Knowledge of local government accounting, auditing and financial reporting principles.
Extensive personal computer skills including work processing, spreadsheet and database.
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work without close supervision and to prioritize and to organize work responsibilities.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the municipal organization.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Business required.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a government or non-profit setting preferred.
Graduate work or advanced degree in or working towards, MPA/MBA, MA, or CPA preferred.
Combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Analysis and preparation of internal monthly financial reports.
Preparation of draft versions of quarterly and annual financial and performance reports using Microsoft Excel and other software as required.
Development of annual cost allocation plans (A-87 Indirect Cost Plan and Full-Cost Plan) and other cost-of-service projects as requested.
Administration of the financial aspects of the various development agreements and contracts, and of the tax incentive projects entered into by the City.
Monitoring the distribution of EATS and PILOT receivables from the taxing districts of all tax incentive projects entered into by the City.
Preparation and monitoring of reimbursement requests as necessary for annual reporting.
Preparation of associated accounting entries for payments received for these billings.
Monitoring tax increment financing districts, transportation development districts in order to ensure compliance with monthly and annual reporting requirements to all agreements and reimbursements of EATS, PILOTS, etc.
Maintaining an accounting of direct work effort expended annually in all departments on economic development related projects such as TIF’s, CID’s, STRA’s, etc.
Assisting Finance Director in preparation of all aspects of the annual budget and of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Preparation of budget adjustment ordinances and assisting others with ordinance and resolution preparation.
Maintaining database of comparative and demographic statistics and information as may be required for the budget document or other special projects.
Researching and developing statistical analyses for use by management as requested.
Designing statistical spreadsheets and charts for financial analysis.
Overseeing annual internal audit schedules and conducting audits of processes and documentation of procedures.
Coordinating with departments to review financial information and forecasts.
Identifying trends in financial performance and providing recommendations for improvement.
Monitoring and tracking capital improvement projects.
Participating in special projects on an as-needed basis.
Performing all other related duties as assigned.