Budget Analyst I, (A261300-3), 207, Budget

Performs professional budget and financial analysis in support of the Budget Division. Assists with preparation, development, monitoring, and administration of the City's annual operating and capital budgets. Reviews departmental budget requests, expenditures, revenues, transfers, financial reports, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures. Provides budgetary support to assigned departments and assists with special projects, financial analysis, and grant-related activities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Under the Budget Department:

• Assists in the preparation, development, review, and administration of the City's annual operating and capital budgets.
• Reviews assigned departmental budgets, revenues, expenditures, fund balances, transfers, projections, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Analyzes financial information and identifies discrepancies, unusual balances, trends, or other conditions requiring additional review or management attention.
• Prepares and maintains budget worksheets, departmental budget packets, financial schedules, reports, presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Reviews budget transfers, amendments, funding requests, and related financial transactions for accuracy, available funding, appropriate accounts, and compliance with established requirements.
• Monitors assigned funds and departmental budgets throughout the fiscal year and follows up with departments regarding variances, outstanding information, or required corrections.
• Communicates with assigned departments to obtain, verify, and clarify financial and budget information and provides guidance regarding Budget Division procedures.
• Reconciles financial information between budget documents, financial systems, departmental records, and other supporting sources.
• Assists with preparation and quality-control review of the proposed and adopted budget books, including financial schedules, departmental information, performance measures, and supporting materials.
• Assists with preparation for City Council meetings, budget workshops, public hearings, departmental presentations, and other budget-related meetings; research questions and prepares requested follow-up information.
• Tracks assigned projects and responsibilities to ensure work is completed accurately and within established deadlines; communicates delays, discrepancies, or other concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Conducts research and prepares concise financial analyses, summaries, recommendations, and supporting documentation for management review.
• Assists with purchasing, requisitions, invoices, and other administrative or financial activities assigned to the Budget Division.
• Assists with grant-related budget preparation, monitoring, reporting, reconciliation, or financial analysis as assigned.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental budgeting and financial administration.
• Knowledge of budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of revenues, expenditures, fund balances, transfers, and budget amendments.
• Knowledge of basic governmental accounting and fund accounting concepts.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and reconciliation practices.
• Knowledge of City policies, procedures, and applicable budget requirements.
• Knowledge of Modern office procedures, computers, spreadsheets, financial systems, and applicable software.
• Knowledge of business English, grammar, spelling, and professional written communication.
• Knowledge of grant budgeting and financial requirements, as applicable to assigned responsibilities.

• Skill in organization and time management
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to develop and implement system and internal procedures to monitor expenditures for various grants.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze documents.
• Ability to assess the departmental/program needs to ensure grant funding.

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Never

• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space

Seldom

• Outdoor environment
• Warehouse environment

Sometimes

• Vehicles

Often

• Office or similar indoor environment

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Seldom

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• National travel
• International travel

Seldom:

• Regional travel

Sometimes:

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of professional or progressively responsible experience in budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, fiscal administration, or a closely related field is preferred. Relevant governmental or public-sector budgeting experience is preferred but not required.

• Applicants who have completed education outside of the United States must submit a foreign credential evaluation completed by a professional credential evaluation agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). The evaluation must verify the U.S. equivalency of the degree and identify the comparable U.S. degree level. Applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting the required evaluation documentation.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.