City of Galveston
Finance
BudgetAnalyst
“Budget Analyst at City of Galveston. Skills: Budget preparation, Financial analysis, Forecasting. Participate in preparation of annual operating budget. Participate in preparation of capital improvement plan”
Industry & Context.
Analytical evaluation
Possession of a valid Texas driver's license
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's in Accounting, 2 years experience in accounting, 2 years experience in auditing, 2 years experience in budget preparation, 2 years experience in financial analysis, Valid Texas driver's license
What You'll Do.
Participate in preparation of annual operating budget
Participate in preparation of capital improvement plan
Participate in preparation of long-range financial plan
Assist with policy development
Assist with benchmarking
Assist with surveying
Assist with bonds sales
Assist with program research
Assist with special projects
Maintain historic data
Assist in preparing revenue forecasts
Assist in preparing expenditure forecasts
Assist in preparing budgets
Participate in preparation of five-year forecast
Provide annual forecast updates
Assist in development of five-year Capital Improvement plan
Compile data for Capital Improvement plan
Identify funding sources for Capital Improvement plan
Develop measures of input/output
Develop measures of efficiency
Develop measures of outcomes
Conduct fiscal impact analyses
Conduct financial analyses
Conduct statistical analyses
Prepare financial reports
Prepare statistical reports
Make financial recommendations
Make statistical recommendations
Conduct policy analysis
Perform special projects
Participate in development of financial performance measures
Participate in reporting of financial performance measures
Participate in reporting of monthly budget report
Participate in reporting of capital projects
Review department budget transfers
Review capital project budget transfers
Enter transfers into automated accounting system
Assist with benchmarking City against other cities
Review Capital Project change orders
Review Capital Project invoices
Assist with development of department's annual budget
Assist with administration of department's annual budget
Review specific departmental spending requests
Advise Department Head on personnel actions
Advise Department Head on procurement policies
Advise Department Head on requisitions
Advise Department Head on travel requests
Assist in providing Department specific budget analysis
Assist Department in developing operational statistics
Participate in review of City Council agenda requests
Support relationship between City and public
Demonstrate courteous behavior
Demonstrate cooperative behavior
Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues
Maintain confidentiality of City information
Perform other duties as required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support to departments; Cooperative working relationships
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively verbally; Communicate effectively in writing
Process & Methodology
Project management
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