Budget Analyst I

$53,724 - $76,426/Yr

City of Las Cruces - Las Cruces, NM

Full-time - Entry Level

Las Cruces, NM

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Budget Analyst I position is responsible for participating in the development of the City budget, analyzing fiscal and operational performance of City departments, and coordinating the budget process and procedures. The role requires managing competing demands, performing multiple tasks, and working to deadlines, with occasional work beyond normal business hours. Regular attendance is essential to ensure continuity of services, and the work is primarily conducted in a standard office environment with light physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial data and prepares various special and recurring reports to management, including analysis of departmental monthly expenditure and revenue.
• Makes recommendations for budget adjustments and provides information regarding the financial and programmatic impacts for proposed changes.
• Assists Budget Manager with policy development, implementation, and compliance with governing regulations.
• Coordinates budget development with Department managers to identify requirements for personnel, supplies, services, and capital expenditures.
• Develops annual budget plans and schedules, and coordinates the preparation of preliminary and adopted budget documents.
• Conducts budget training sessions and reviews various source documents for budgetary impact, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, state, and City policies and practices.
• Updates and maintains the financial reporting system as needed, reviews, investigates, and corrects errors in documents and reports.
• Tracks expenditures and monitors compliance to budget plan.
• Responds to requests for information and answers budget and financial questions.
• Advises City management on budget issues and procedures, providing technical information to City staff as authorized.
• Collects financial and administrative information and compiles data for reports, preparing and distributing monthly and special reports, charts, and financial summaries.
• Identifies and researches budget issues, recommending solutions, and analyzes fiscal performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience performing professional-level budgeting and finance functions.
• Knowledge of government budget processes and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) related to Public Sector financial management.
• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Skills in analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, and communicating technical information effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in government budgeting and finance is preferred.