Budget Analyst

City of Manassas Government; Manassas (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System benefits

13 paid holidays

Annual leave and sick leave

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Deferred compensation

Credit union access

Job summary

The City of Manassas Government is seeking a detail-oriented Budget Analyst I to join our Finance Department. Responsibilities include complex budget preparation, analysis, and reporting to support budget decisions.

The role emphasizes strong Excel and budget software skills, ensuring accuracy in budget and related data, and collaboration with department heads to meet funding and policy needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a finance or public administration related field is required; Master's preferred and related experience will be considered.
• Experience with technical budget preparation or analysis is required or will be substituted by a combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and preparing the annual operating budget and CIP; review departmental budget and CIP requests and make funding level recommendations.
• Monitor budget compliance; compare budget to actuals and maintain related records and spreadsheets; prepare amendments as needed.
• Develop studies and analyses; monitor legislation with budget implications; provide recommendations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop objectives and performance indicators for the operating budget; work with department heads to refine statements and measure progress.
• Refer to Finance Committee agendas, revenue reports, and CAFRs for guidance; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget preparation

Budget analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or public administration

Master's degree in Public Administration preferred

Tools

Excel

Budget software

Job description

Posting number: 3300-01

Department: Finance and Administration

Division: Budget

Job classification: Budget Analyst I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Summary

The City of Manassas is looking for a candidate to join our Finance Department! We are seeking a detail-oriented finance professional who possesses experience with complex technical budget preparation and analysis work.

The Budget Analyst is responsible for performing budget and financial reporting and analytical work and technical and administrative tasks in the processing and maintenance of budgetary and related data.

The hiring range is $78,374.40 - $107,785.60, depending on qualifications.

Position is open until filled.

This is a full-time, benefited position that offers Virginia Retirement System benefits, 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, employee assistance program, deferred compensation, access to the Prince William County Employees Credit Union, and several exciting work perks! Tuition reimbursement is also available for eligible employees.

Examples of duties

• Assists in developing and preparing the annual operating budget and capital improvement plan (CIP); reviews departmental budget and CIP requests; makes recommendations regarding funding levels; analyzes and estimates revenue and expense trends; identifies and recommends alternatives; presents recommendations to direct supervisor; assists in the development of budget office publications; maintains budget related software programs and databases.
• Monitors budgetary compliance; performs regular reviews comparing budget to actuals; ensures compliance with approved budget; updates and maintains related records and spreadsheets; identifies problems; informs superiors of potential problem areas; formulates and recommends solutions; compiles related reports; prepares necessary amendments to the budget.
• Develops, designs, and conducts special studies and research; develops analytical approaches and related reports; participates in field research projects; conducts research; assists departments with programs and procedures related to financial policies; makes recommendations to increase efficiency and accuracy; monitors new or changing legislation for budgetary implications.
• Develops objectives and performance indicators for the operating budget; works with department heads and staff to develop and refine statements of departmental objectives; devises indicators that measure progress on objectives; performs periodic reviews of progress on objectives; utilizes data obtained in the review process to update budget as necessary.
• Refers to Finance Committee agenda, revenue reports, capital project reports, Operating Budget, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Capital Improvement Plan, policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Additional information can be found in the job description.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a finance or public administration related field from an accredited four-year college or university; Master's degree in Public Administration preferred; supplemented by at least one (1) year of technical budget preparation or analysis work; or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Supplemental information

Superior Microsoft Excel and financial and budget software skills required.