Budget & Accounting Analyst - Finance Department

JOB SUMMARY

The Budget & Accounting Analyst position is primarily responsible for the weekly review of accounting and purchasing staff for accuracy and completeness, including final approval of weekly invoices. Additionally, this position will provide a wide range of financial, administrative, technical, and functional support to executive finance staff and other departments across the City.

Purchasing:

• Review the work of the Accounting and Purchasing Assistants for accuracy and completeness
• Final review and approval of invoices for weekly disbursing check runs
• Ensure all departments are in compliance with approved purchasing policies and procedures
• Act as a backup for weekly disbursing check runs

Budget:

• Routinely review and analyze budget-to-actual performance reports and work with departments to address significant budget variances
• Prepare quarterly budget-to-actual financial reports to be provided to City Council
• Prepare budget amendments to be presented to and approved by City Council
• Compile data for City’s annual budget and five-year forecast
• Assist in review of department budget submissions and proofing draft copies of all budget documents

Finance/General Accounting:

• Provide support to departments related to utilization of financial ERP system (data entry, reporting, inquiry)
• Compile data and prepare schedules for City’s annual audit and preparation of the annual comprehensive financial report
• Assist in analyzing accounting records and systems, develop conclusions and submit recommendations to the Finance/ Deputy Director.
• Ensure compliance with approved financial policies and procedures throughout the organization and report any deficiencies.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Competitive salary with annual cost of living increases
• Retirement programs including a hybrid pension (10% of salary) and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• $1,000 annual employer contribution to post-employment Health Care Savings Plan
• 14 paid holidays
• 25 days of paid time off
• 30 calendar days of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child
• Health coverage (or receive a $200 monthly buy-out if you have coverage from another source), family dental and vision plan premiums fully covered by the city
• Life insurance of 2x annual salary w/optional supplemental coverage, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to use pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health and daycare expenses
• An Employee Assistance Program, offering free counseling and support for employees and families
• Qualify for “Public Service Loan Forgiveness” which forgives eligible student loans for borrowers who work at least ten years in public service
• An ever-changing work environment! In the dynamic work of Finance, each day presents new and exciting challenges that keep your work fresh, engaging, and stimulating