Budget Analyst

City of Baytown, TX; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Tuition assistance

Training and development

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Baytown is seeking a Budget Analyst to assist in preparing and coordinating the annual City budget and long-range forecasts. You will help maintain the general ledger, analyze financial transactions, and support quarterly and annual financial reporting.

The role involves collaboration across departments and participation in audits and CAFR preparation within a dynamic municipal finance team. The position emphasizes attention to detail, analytical rigor, and proactive improvement of

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Analytical mindset with budgeting and financial reporting focus.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and coordinating the City’s annual budget and long-range forecast.
• Maintain the City’s general ledger and review financial transactions for quarterly/annual reports.
• Support audits and CAFR preparation; assist in updating financial procedures as needed.
• Coordinate position control information with departments, Payroll and HR.
• Participate in annual budget, year-end audit and CAFR processes; perform related duties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Budgeting experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Join a team that plays a vital role in shaping the City’s financial future and supporting services that impact the community every day. The Budget Ananyst position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate across departments, and gain valuable experience in municipal finance, budgeting, and financial reporting. If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to contribute to a dynamic finance team, we encourage you to apply for the Budget Analyst position.

Job Summary

Join a team that plays a vital role in shaping the City’s financial future and supporting services that impact the community every day. The Budget Ananyst position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate across departments, and gain valuable experience in municipal finance, budgeting, and financial reporting. If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to contribute to a dynamic finance team, we encourage you to apply for the Budget Analyst position. The Budget Analyst will assist in the preparation and coordination of the City’s annual budget and will participate in the preparation of the long-range forecast. Responsibilities include but are not limited to maintenance of the City’s general ledger in connection with the proper recording of revenues and expenses, analysis and review of financial transactions in preparation of the quarterly and annual financial reports, and reconciliation of various accounts. The Budget Analyst will participate in various department core functions such as annual budget, year-end audit and CAFR preparation as well as assist periodically in reviewing and/or updating financial procedures for accuracy and completeness. Special projects may be assigned on an as needed basis. Duties

Duties

• Budget: Assists in preparation of the annual operating, capital and component unit budgets as well as quarterly budget amendments. Serves as liaison between department and management to formulate and implement the budget objectives. Assists with departmental training during the budget cycle. Monitors department budgets for compliance throughout the fiscal year. Submits City’s adopted budget to GFOA for review and applies for the annual Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.


• Account Review/Analysis: Prepares reports and maintains transaction records for the City. Reviews accounts to determine availability of funds and makes recommendations to resolve finance related problems. Maintains ongoing communication with all departments regarding financial activities and assists them with necessary budget transfers and generating journal entries to reclassify miscoded transactions. Supports with special audits and requests for schedules and reports.


• Provides financial reports to include complex statistical forecasting models, trend analysis and financial projections. Compiles financial data and prepares work papers, graphs, charts, etc. for internal and external presentations.


• Position Control: Maintains and coordinates position control information between departments, Payroll and Human Resources for accurate data entry into the system.


• Audit: Assists in City audits by coordinating the preparation of Prepared by Client schedules (PBC’s) and financial statements and by responding to inquiries made by the auditors. Responsible for determining the necessary adjustments needed to present the financial information on the appropriate basis of accounting.


• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred

• Experience in budget, management analysis, accounting, finance or related field.


• Prior municipal experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have ability to effectively communicate and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department directors, city management and elected officials. Must be detail oriented and able to accomplish duties in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. Must have positive attitude and be able to learn new tasks quickly. Required to be a team builder/player, work independently without constant supervision, multi-task, troubleshoot and problem solve. Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing systems is essential. A general knowledge of accounting and financial reporting is expected.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.

Medical

• United Healthcare


• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment


• Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family


• In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible


• $50 co-pay (general visit)


• RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary


• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses


• FREE virtual visits

Dental

• Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO


• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment


• Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%


• Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO

Vision

• Superior Vision


• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment


• In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay


• Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance

Holistic Health & Wellness

• Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan


• FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance


• Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year


• Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!


• Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.


• SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

Retirement

• Texas Municipal Retirement System:
  
  
  
  • 7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
  
  
  • 5 year vesting
  
  
  • Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60
  
  
  • FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary
  
  
  
  


• MissionSquare 457 and 457 Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation

Disability Insurance

• Equitable:
  
  
  
  • Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
  
  
  • Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability
  
  
  
  

Training and Tuition Assistance

• The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values


• Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance

Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave

• 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year


• 15 days sick leave per year


• Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year


• Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit


• 15 days Paid Parental Leave

To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: baytownlife.com

01

What is the highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED


• Associate's Degree


• Bachelor's Degree


• Master's Degree


• None of the above

02

How many years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or in a related field do you have?

• Less than a year


• 1 - 2 years


• 2 - 3 years


• 3 - 4 years


• 4+ years

03

Describe your municipal budget and accounting experience. If none, please put N/A.

04

How many years of budget, management analysis, accounting, or finance experience do you have?

• Less than a year


• 1 - 2 years


• 2 - 3 years


• 3 - 4 years


• 4+ years


• Required Question