Job Description

BUDGET ANALYST I

JOB CODE 05460

Effective Date:	11/92A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to support the preparation and administration of the City's annual budget and prepare special administrative management studies by performing specialized fiscal accounting duties. Incumbents analyze budget expenditure estimates and fund balances continuously and make necessary budget adjustments throughout the fiscal year. Work is performed under the general supervision of a senior Budget Analyst or Management Assistant, with considerable latitude allowed for applying initiative and judgment. Problems which deviated from policy or require policy determination are subject to review and approval of the administrative supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Informs appropriate staff about budget problems and works with them in the installation, maintenance, and review of proper budgetary controls;
• Coordinates and prepares detailed annual budget with review and approval of department management;
• Attends budget conferences and reviews budget requests;
• Evaluates and prepares departmental expenditure estimates;
• Analyzes and reports research findings in clear, complete, and logical form;
• Prepares comprehensive technical reports showing revenues and expenditure analysis of City department's current financial position;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, and practices of municipal finance, accounting, and budget preparation.

Ability to:

• Perform arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Perform arithmetic calculations in report form using electronic spreadsheet software.
• Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Communicate orally with customers, clients, or public using a telephone and in a face-to-face, one-to-one setting.
• Work cooperatively with other employees and the public.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
One year of experience in governmental budgetary and finance activities, and a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, statistics, or related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.