BUDGET ANALYST

$58,656 - $90,917/Yr

City of Miramar - Miramar, FL

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Miramar, FL

About the position

The Budget Analyst position is a junior-level professional role responsible for applying budgetary and finance accounting principles to assist in the development and preparation of the City's annual budget and capital improvement program. The analyst will interact with various departments, conduct budget research, analyze financial data, and prepare reports to support city management and public presentations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as budget representative to various departments, assisting budget liaisons in the preparation of the annual operating budget.
• Analyze budget requests and provide data to assist with recommendations for inclusion in the city's budget.
• Assist with the development and preparation of the city's annual operating budget publication.
• Provide support with the preparation of the city's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
• Interact and communicate with budget staff, co-workers, and other City employees regarding budget matters.
• Conduct budget research and complex statistical analyses; prepare related summary reports, financial models, spreadsheets, databases, charts, and graphs.
• Receive, review, prepare and/or process budgetary reports, procedures, memos, and correspondence.
• Identify and define issues, determine appropriate methods of approach and analysis, and conduct or facilitate analysis of relevant data.
• Assist with forecasting future revenues, expenditures, and financial trends; analyze sources of revenue and project future income.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and budget transfers for all city departments.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the city's finance and budgeting system and provide support for annual maintenance and updates.
• Facilitate budget training and outreach with various departments.
• Assist staff with administering the city's budget system and provide end-user support as needed.
• Work with various city departments to develop and maintain performance measures.
• Make recommendations with appropriate justification and develop and implement a plan of action.
• Prepare, review, and present clear, accurate, and concise findings and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public or Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in budgeting, accounting, or data analysis, preferably for a government or non-profit organization.
• Strong computer skills in the use of the Internet, word processing (Word), spreadsheet (Excel), database (Access), and PowerPoint applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior knowledge of Munis financial management software.

Benefits

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Pension (Defined Benefit Plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• AFLAC