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City of Baytown Sr. Budget Analyst in Baytown, Texas
Sr. Budget Analyst
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Sr. Budget Analyst
Salary
$60,277.00 - $75,346.00 Annually
Location
2401 Market St. Baytown, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
24-00091
Department
Finance
Opening Date
02/23/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Job Summary
Are you a seasoned budget analyst looking for a new challenge? Our company is seeking a Sr. Budget Analyst to oversee and improve our budget process. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring our budget plans to ensure financial stability and growth. If you have a strong background in budget analysis and a passion for optimizing financial strategies, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of our organization through effective budget management.
Full Benefits Package Including:
Paid holiday, vacation & sick leave to support your work/life balance
Insurance options
Free employee clinic for medical coverage participants
TMRS retirement with 14% City contribution
Mental health and financial education benefits
And much more!
The Sr. Budget Analyst will assist in the preparation and coordination of the City’s annual budget and will participate in the preparation of the long-range forecast. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the maintenance of the City’s general ledger in connection with the proper recording of revenues and expenses, analysis and review of financial transactions in preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports, preparation of complex statistical forecasting models and data compilation. The Sr. Budget Analyst will participate in various department core functions such as annual budget, year-end audit and CAFR preparation as well as periodic assistance in review and/or updates of financial procedures for accuracy and completeness. Special projects may be assigned on an as needed basis.
Duties
Accounting Review/Analysis: Prepares reports and maintains transaction records for the City. Reviews accounts to determine availability of funds. Makes recommendations to resolve finance related problems and assists in special audits.
Budget: Assists in preparation of the annual operating, capital and component unit budgets as well as quarterly budget amendments. Serves as a liaison between department and management to formulate and implement the budget objectives. Assists with departmental training during the budget cycle. Monitors department budgets for compliance throughout the fiscal year. Submits City’s adopted budget to GFOA for review and applies for the annual Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
Maintains ongoing communication with all departments regarding financial activities. Assists departments with necessary budget transfers and generates journal entries to reclassify miscoded transactions. Assists other departments with requests for schedules and reports.
Provides financial reports to include complex statistical forecasting models, trend analysis and financial projections. Compiles financial data and prepares work papers, graphs, charts, etc. for internal and external presentations.
Position Control: Maintains and coordinates position control information between departments, Payroll and Human Resources for accurate data entry into the system.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
Two years of experience in budget, finance or related field.
OR
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
PREFERRED:
Five years of direct experience in budget and management analysis.
Prior municipal experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have ability to effectively communicate and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department directors, city management and elected officials. Must be detail oriented and able to accomplish duties in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. Must have positive attitude and be able to learn new tasks quickly. Required to be a team builder/player, work independently without constant supervision, multi-task, troubleshoot and problem solve. Strong working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing systems is essential. A general knowledge of accounting and financial reporting is expected.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
How to Apply
01
Which of the following describes your highest level of education completed in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration?
High School Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
None of the above
02
How many years of experience do you have in budget, finance or a related field?
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
5-6 years
6+ years
None of the above
03
Please describe your experience with budget process.
04
Do you have prior Municipal Government experience?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
City of Baytown
Address
2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520
Phone
281-422-8281
Website
http://www.baytown.org
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