Budget Analyst
Budget Analyst
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$ 67932 - 81518
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Job Description
Job Description
Are you a COOL individual wanting to join a COOL place to work
The City of MurphysFinance Departmentseeks aBudget Analystto joinits dynamic team!Under general direction of the Finance Director the Budget Analyst is responsible for developing reviewing monitoring and reporting on the Citys annual budget for all funds including the General Fund Utility Fund Debt Service Fund Murphy Community Development Corporation (MCDC) Fund Murphy Municipal Development District (MDD) Fund Capital Funds and all City departments. The position is also responsible for the fiveyear financial forecasts analyzing long term trends and performing other general accounting functions such as capital project tracking; quarterly investment reports budget transfers and journal entries.Our employees serve the citizens of Murphy with core values of being COOL
RespeCtful by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City
ProfessiOnal by being knowledgeable competent and efficient in service to all
TrustwOrthy by delivering service in an open honest and timely manner
FriendLy by committing to a harmonious engaging and positive work environment
Schedule Commitment
This is a regular fulltime position working a standard work schedule of MondayFriday 8am5pm. May work extensive hours as needed.
Pay Plan
This opportunity is exempt and budgeted on Pay Grade #35.
The pay plan range below is shown to represent opportunities for growth and development within this opportunity. We are seeking to hire between the Min to Mid range of the pay grade shown dependent upon qualifications.
Min$67932.23
Mid$81518.67
Max$95105.12
For application support or to check the status of your application contact Human Resources by emailingExamples of Duties
- Develops annual budget calendar; ensures compliance with all key dates legal and publication requirements
- Prepares Citywide GFOA Compliant annual budget
- Prepares Application and submittal of GFOA Budget award
- Provides support and assistance in the development of water and sewer rates
- Maintains trend data and peer city comparisons related to tax rates certified property values etc.
- Coordinates revisions to Citys fee schedule ordinance and presentation to Council
- Performs monthly review of revenue accounts and departmental expenditure budgets
- Analyzes budget variances and prepares departmental budget transfer requests
- Evaluates budget transfer requests received from departmental review
- Enters new budgets and budget transfers into software system (Incode)
- Prepares budget amendments for Council approval in accordance with financial policies
- Prepares quarterly and yearly revenue and expenditure estimates and longterm forecasts
- Performs grant tracking; as well as grant reporting as required
- Evaluates capital project expenditures providing thorough documentation for each fund
- Develops fiveyear capital budget and performs monthly capital project tracking
- Analyzes and prepares quarterly budget to actual reports for financial reporting
- Performs Council presentations of related duties i.e. budget amendments financial reporting grant reporting etc.
- Updates Finance tab website for reporting and transparency
- Assists with other department needs including record retention quarterly investment reports Audit assistance etc.
- Adheres to City and department personnel and safety policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or related field; and
- Two 2 years accounting and/or budgeting experience.
- Municipal government accounting and budgetary experience;
- Experience utilizing Incode software;
- Knowledge of Texas Local Government Code.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to Embrace and embody the Citys core values of being Respectful Professional Trustworthy and Friendly.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and fund accounting
- Knowledge of best budgeting practices for local government
- Knowledge and strong skills in financial analysis methods of budget analysis and control fiscal impact performance indicators and accounting theory practices and procedures
- Ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets in MS Excel
- Ability to administer budget processes utilizing Tyler Technology software (specifically experience with Incode)
- Skillful in working with highly sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to perform thorough financial analysis and assist in research perform management and operational analyses and prepare reports on findings and recommendations
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision exercise initiative and judgment and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority
- Must have excellent English communicative skills both oral and written to include: spelling grammar punctuation and sentence structure with meticulous attention to accuracy consistency and thoroughness
- Must have excellent computer skills
- Knowledge and extensive experience using the Microsoft Office Suite including knowledge of Access or other database software and Publisher software
- To perform the essential functions of the job:
- must be able to understand and carry out oral and written directives;
- work well under pressure and stress;
- handle multiple projects and tasks;
- prioritize and organize work assignments;
- maintain confidentiality of classified matters
- Is responsible for encouraging and facilitating a harmonious working environment therefore the following interpersonal and personal characteristics are expected:
- Displays enthusiasm for the job which includes attendance performance and conduct;
- Ability to work effectively and cohesively with others;
- Displays courteous respectful and polite demeanor towards coworkers and members of the public; and
- Recognizes the importance of being a team member that creates a positive working environment.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
