Senior Budget Analyst

City of Charleston

2d•$81,580 - $85,924

About The Position

This role, as part of the Budget & Management team, is responsible for the preparation and monitoring of the City’s annual budgets for the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, and Special Revenue funds. You and the rest of the Budget team provide critical assistance to all City departments as they all seek to preserve and enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Charleston.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and least 2 years of related experience in budget, finance, accounting or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Office or similar software

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Public Administration or Accounting

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly budget tracking reports, including progress charts and graphs
Analyze current and past budgets, preparing and justifying budget requests, and recommending the allocation of funds according to spending priorities
Analyze budget and accounting records to provide variance information to management
Gather, organize and analyze information on problems or procedures including present operating procedures to consider available solutions and present findings to management
Recommend approval or disapproval of requests for funds
Liaison with Department Heads and Divisions Heads on issues related to budgeting
Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets and monitor implementation progress
Develop all necessary forms and record keeping mechanisms for budget monitoring
Maintain records pertaining to budgetary goals and progress
Respond to inquiries regarding the annual budget, current spending and revenue levels, and related issues
Compile historical data for various budget reports
Participate in the preparation of the Annual Budget Book and submission to GFOA
Performs other duties as assigned.