Budget Analyst - Finance - Budget Purchasing & Enterprise

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Perform advanced budgeting work according to generally accepted practices, established policies and procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include assisting with budget development, monitoring resources through analyses and financial forecasting, and assisting with special projects as needed. This position reports to the Financial Services Manager for the Budget & Purchasing Division.

Examples of Duties (Essential Functions)

• Performs budget analysis work according to generally accepted standard accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyzes, reconciles, evaluates, and maintains budget records; reviews and prepares budget amendments, supplements, and transfers; adheres to the budget policy; and assists in the development of short and long-term planning.
• Participates in preparing the annual budget and various other documents.
• Assists other departments and co-workers regarding budgeting and purchasing requirements and the use of systems including Tyler Munis.
• Assists with the development and updating of policies, procedures, and training.
• Assists in monitoring and managing current fiscal year expenditures versus approved/allocated budgets.
• Monitors the flow of revenues and interdepartmental charges to include preparation of reports, recommendations, and necessary amendments or policies as appropriate.
• Works requires independent judgment and the ability to deliver innovative and creative solutions to a wide range of administrative, budget, technology, business, and organization issues or problems related to Clerk-wide budgets and special projects.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, and other communications.
• Performs work outside and beyond normal working hours during times of critical deadlines, projects, or other time-sensitive duties.

Typical Qualifications and Minimum Qualifications

Verifiable, related work experience may be substituted in lieu of postsecondary educational requirements if a candidate is otherwise qualified for the position. Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position. Substitution of postsecondary educational requirements is authorized as follows:

• Bachelor’s Degree AND three (3) years of experience in Governmental Budgeting or Accounting or related field AND the ability to pass skills tests such as typing, spelling, grammar, and math within one (1) year, OR;
• Associate degree AND five (5) years of experience in Governmental Budgeting or Accounting or related field AND the ability to pass skills tests such as typing, spelling, grammar, and math within one (1) year, OR;
• Graduation from high school or possession of an accredited equivalency diploma AND seven (7) years of experience in Governmental Budgeting or Accounting or a related field AND the ability to pass skills tests such as typing, spelling, grammar, and math within one (1) year.

Valid identification is required to legally work in the United States.

Supplemental Information and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of governmental budgeting practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of automated fiscal processing and reporting.
• Knowledge of Access and managing databases.
• Ability to isolate and analyze significant trends and practices from detailed records and factual material.
• Knowledge of the principles and processes for effective, professional customer service.
• Computer skills for word processing, spreadsheet, database, and accounting software.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to perform numerical and alphabetical input into an automated system quickly and accurately.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and terminology.
• Ability to work with confidential and/or sensitive data while complying with state and federal legal regulations and legal advice restrictions for the…