City of Galveston

Finance

BudgetAnalyst

$55–75k ~AI est. Galveston, Texas, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“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.

Finance
Problems you'll solve

Analytical evaluation

Eligibility Requirements

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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