Budget Analyst I

$54,891 - $54,891/Yr

City Of Copperas Cove - Copperas Cove, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Copperas Cove, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The City of Copperas Cove is seeking a dedicated and experienced Budget Analyst to join its Budget Department. This role is essential for maintaining high performance and exceptional service within the department. The Budget Analyst will be responsible for a variety of financial analyses, budget preparation, and fiscal record maintenance, ensuring that the city's financial resources are allocated effectively and efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, be detail-oriented, and have a solid understanding of government finance and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Budget in preparing and maintaining the budget and fiscal records of the City.
• Prepares and makes presentations to City staff, boards, City Council, civic groups, and the general public as assigned.
• Reviews project budget and accounting for long-range financial plans to ensure funds are allocated, budgeted, and accounted for properly.
• Assists in the development of short and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
• Prepares, reviews, and processes budget transfers and amendments.
• Prepares and reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required.
• Assists the Finance Department in the City's annual audit and the comprehensive annual financial report and single audit report.
• Plays an integral role in the year-end closing of the City's books, including assisting in the preparation of year-end reports.
• Provides assistance to the Director of Budget in projects, presentations, or functions as required.
• Prepares routine and periodic financial reports.
• Assists in the preparation of various annual and other State or Federal reports as required.
• Plans and coordinates the activities of City staff involved in preparing, submitting, reviewing, examining, and evaluating operating and capital budgets.
• Assists the Director of Budget in the issuance and management of the City's short-term and long-term debt.
• Prepares drafts of speeches, presentations, resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and administrative policies as assigned.
• Assists in the development of notices, flyers, brochures, newsletters, media releases, and other informational materials about budget programs and services as assigned.
• Assists in research and preparation of informational documents and presentations on State and Federal proposed and authorized legislation and regulatory actions.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of progressively responsible governmental budget, finance, or accounting work experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in finance, accounting, or a closely related field.
• Valid State Driver's License, or ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with automated accounting systems.
• Knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems.
• Working knowledge of payroll and accounts payable functions.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $26.39
• Full-time employment with regular hours
• Opportunities for professional development and training