Budget Analyst III

Regional Transportation District in; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver seeks a Budget Analyst III (Finance) to partner with operations on budgeting, financial planning, and expenditure review. You will process requisitions, coordinate invoices, and support the Mid-term Financial Plan with rigorous analysis and internal controls.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and at least five years in budgeting/finance, including government experience.

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in a large accounting system such as Oracle or Workday
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manages the annual budget, amended budget and Mid-term Financial Plan cycles for assigned areas, and prepares Financial Plan requests and amendments to these requests for their assigned areas. Collects information, justifications, analyzes current and previous expenditure information, funding availability, and reasonableness of requests in preparation of the plans or budget. Must maintain all documentation for these requests and participate in presenting requests at internal meetings.
• Responsible for reviewing expense and capital expenditures on a regular basis, identifying potential problems and making recommendations to management for possible solutions. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes departmental quarterly variances of actual vs. budgeted expenditures and reports results to staff.
• Advises staff regarding funds availability, budget codes, budget procedures, and preparation of reports.
• Reviews, prepares and processes purchase requisitions, resulting in purchase orders or contracts, verifies funding availability, funding codes, approvals, and ensures proper policies and procedures are followed. Monitors purchase orders and contracts for need to modify or amend, takes necessary steps to close purchase orders or contracts.
• Analyzes, researches, issues, and processes invoices for payment. Ensures accuracy, contractual compliance, proper coding, fund availability, and appropriate approvals for payment are obtained. Prepares month and year end accruals.
• Performs financial analysis and report preparation as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

Oracle

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

Budget Analyst III (Finance)

This position is the financial business partner to the operations for assigned business areas. It is responsible for managing the annual budget, contributing to the Mid-term Financial Plan, financial planning, reviewing expenditures, preparing purchase requisitions, processing invoices, and overall financial management and coordination for one or more units of the organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL:

• Manages the annual budget, amended budget and Mid-term Financial Plan cycles for assigned areas, and prepares Financial Plan requests and amendments to these requests for their assigned areas. Collects information, justifications, analyzes current and previous expenditure information, funding availability, and reasonableness of requests in preparation of the plans or budget. Must maintain all documentation for these requests and participate in presenting requests at internal meetings.
• Responsible for reviewing expense and capital expenditures on a regular basis, identifying potential problems and making recommendations to management for possible solutions. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes departmental quarterly variances of actual vs. budgeted expenditures and reports results to staff.
• Advises staff regarding funds availability, budget codes, budget procedures, and preparation of reports.
• Reviews, prepares and processes purchase requisitions, resulting in purchase orders or contracts, verifies funding availability, funding codes, approvals, and ensures proper policies and procedures are followed. Monitors purchase orders and contracts for need to modify or amend, takes necessary steps to close purchase orders or contracts.
• Analyzes, researches, issues, and processes invoices for payment. Ensures accuracy, contractual compliance, proper coding, fund availability, and appropriate approvals for payment are obtained. Prepares month and year end accruals.
• Performs financial analysis and report preparation as required.

OTHER:

All job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, accounting, or finance. Relevant Master's degree a plus and may be substituted for one year of required experience.
• A minimum of five years of experience in budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis for multiple business units. Experience in government, especially transit, is preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficient in basic accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in a large accounting system such as Oracle or Workday
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.

OR:

An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

CAREER MAP:

Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be:

• Budget Analyst IV

Pay Range: $84,407.00 - $119,224.25 Annual

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at [e-mail], or the Talent Acquisition team [e-mail].

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate's relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.