Budget Analyst

• Prepare and assist with the annual budget and longterm financial plans including revenue projections expenditure planning and financial forecasts. 20%
  
• Update and maintain database systems for budget tracking and management. 15%
  
• Monitor budget balances review budget transfers and report on budget performance for ongoing projects and contracts. 15%
  
• Research collaborate and respond to financial and budget inquiries from Precinct One Divisions. 15%
  
• Prepare various financial statements schedules charts reports and conduct detailed financial analysis to identify variances and investigate causes. 15%
  
• Prepare training materials and conduct training sessions for Division budget liaisons. 10%
  
• Participate in special projects and accounting projects including costbenefit analysis program evaluation and financial modeling for new and ongoing projects. 5%
  
• Other duties as assigned. 5%
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance
  

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in budget analysis financial planning or a related field
  

• CPA or other professional financial certification is preferred but not required
  

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills with proven ability to organize prioritize and analyze multiple and shifting priorities projects and deadlines
  
• Ability to work effectively efficiently and independently with minimal supervision
  
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact and discretion
  
• Strong analytical critical thinking and problemsolving skills
  
• Knowledge of relevant government accounting standards and best practices
  
• Team player flexible adaptable personable and able to work well with others; takes direction and fulfills responsibilities under stress or pressure
  
• Strong computer skills including PeopleSoft Outlook Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
  

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers phones printers and copiers
  

• This role is a standard office role which requires remaining stationary for long periods of time. At times files or boxes must be transported weighing up to 15lbs.