Job Title
Budget Analyst
Job Description
The purpose of this job is to provide budget preparation, analysis, and evaluation services to City Management. Prepares the City's preliminary and final Fiscal Plan documents and special budget packages, provides accounting assistance to City Departments, and completes special projects as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer. Essential duties and responsibilities include designing and preparing budget planning instructions, researching and verifying financial data, creating statistical graphs, completing special studies, compiling debt schedules, coordinating assembly of Fiscal Plan, designing and managing computerized Capital program, compiling data received from all city departments, coordinating assembly of five-year Capital Program, managing and maintaining Budget Amendment database, researching and compiling detailed financial data, initiating interdepartmental billings for Worker's Compensation, and other duties such as preparing exhibits for Budget Instructions, managing departmental web-site, special projects as assigned by Budget Analysts or Assistant City Manager, etc.
Minimum Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or public administration, economics or related field. AND Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budget planning and analysis, governmental accounting or related field. OR Any combination of equivalent training and experience.
Other Necessary Qualifications
Knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of accounting, auditing, and budget management. Local, state, and federal laws, policies, rules, regulations, and standards pertaining to public sector accounting and budgeting. Computer applications and data processing applications for accounting, auditing, and budget analysis and preparation work. Local government functions and operations and inter-departmental relationships. Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. Adapt data processing systems and software for budgeting and accounting purposes. Analyze and interpret fiscal records to produce statements of budgeted funds. Establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees, city officials, representatives from governmental and community agencies, and the general public.
Other Information
We Offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1. 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit). Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account. Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options. Twelve Paid Holidays. Paid Vacation and Sick Time. Paid Parking (if applicable). Employee Home Ownership Incentive. Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Paid Parental Leave. Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling. Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive. Employee Discounts and Perks.
The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.