Budget Analyst

Description/Distinguishing Features

The Budget Analyst is responsible for assisting with budget preparation and providing budget support to all departments at the City of Kalamazoo. Collects data for the cost allocation plan to develop City interfund allocations and rates. Prepares and analyzes internal budget to actual results. Performs similar duties of a similar level as needed.

Examples of Duties

A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Collects data for the annual cost allocation plan.
• Prepares and reviews annual position budget, supporting management review and integration into the annual budget.
• Assists in annual budget preparation; including development of the online budget book.
• Prepares department budget for actual results and year end projections. Provides recommendation to Budget Division Manager.
• Creates visuals such as bar charts, line graphs, and pie charts, to present the findings in a clear and concise manner for various projects.
• Assists with year-end processes and closing procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications Skill in:

• Financial reporting and analysis; including understanding, creating, using, and completing Excel spreadsheets with advanced formulas
• Extracting data from an Enterprise Resource Planning system for reporting.
• Creating compelling visuals such as bar charts, line graphs, and pie charts, to present the findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and to coordinate work with others.
• Establish effective relationships with fellow employees, City officials and the public.
• Verbal and written communication of complex data.

Promotion Eligibility Employees who have completed three (3) continuous years, including three (3) annual budget cycles, in the Budget Analyst position, and have met expectations with a cumulative annual evaluation of 3.0 or greater who demonstrate independence and strong analytical skills are eligible for consideration for promotion to the Budget Analyst Senior position.

Note: Meeting these criteria does not guarantee promotion but qualifies the employee for consideration based on departmental needs and overall performance.

• Testing is required for this position. Acceptable Training and Experience
• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, public administration, economics or related field and minimum three years of related experience in budgeting and accounting
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in finance is preferred.
• Knowledge of Governmental budgeting practices and procedures and Governmental
• Accounting and Financing principles.
• Knowledge of municipal government operations.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills and abilities.

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.

The City of Kalamazoo offers competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance, long and short-term disability, paid time off, a defined benefits pension plan, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and a retirement health care savings plan (HCSP). Benefits vary based on the bargaining unit of a position.

The City of Kalamazoo also operates a convenient health clinic that is open to employees, retirees, and their families and provides routine medical services and prescriptions.

The benefits for this position are negotiated between the City of Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Municipal Employees Association (KMEA)

For a summary of City of Kalamazoo benefits in KMEA positions, please visit our website: www.kalamazoocity.org/benefits

Please note: these benefits are subject to change. 01

Do you have strong skills in oral and written communication?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have an associate's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in budgeting and accounting, including knowledge of Governmental budgeting practices and procedures and Governmental Accounting and Financing principles? Explain.

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Do you have experience with creating bar charts, line graphs, pie charts and heatmaps? Explain.

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Do you have considerable knowledge of basic accounting principles & practices.

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Do you have the ability to use computer programs to deal with large volumes of data? Explain.

• Required Question