Senior Budget Analyst

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$81,579.77 - $85,924.00

Department:

Budget, Finance & Revenue Collections, General Government

Division:

Budget & Management

FLSA:

Exempt

Job Description:

This role, as part of the Budget & Management team, is responsible for the preparation and monitoring of the City’s annual budgets for the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, and Special Revenue funds. You and the rest of the Budget team provide critical assistance to all City departments as they all seek to preserve and enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Charleston.

Examples of Duties:

• Prepare monthly budget tracking reports, including progress charts and graphs
• Analyze current and past budgets, preparing and justifying budget requests, and recommending the allocation of funds according to spending priorities
• Analyze budget and accounting records to provide variance information to management
• Gather, organize and analyze information on problems or procedures including present operating procedures to consider available solutions and present findings to management
• Recommend approval or disapproval of requests for funds
• Liaison with Department Heads and Divisions Heads on issues related to budgeting
• Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets and monitor implementation progress
• Develop all necessary forms and record keeping mechanisms for budget monitoring
• Maintain records pertaining to budgetary goals and progress
• Respond to inquiries regarding the annual budget, current spending and revenue levels, and related issues
• Compile historical data for various budget reports
• Participate in the preparation of the Annual Budget Book and submission to GFOA
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and least 2 years of related experience in budget, finance, accounting or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Office or similar software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s in Public Administration or Accounting

Other Necessary Requirements:

• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.

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