Budget Analyst III

RTD - Regional Transportation District of Denver, CO (RTD); United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

RTD's Regional Transportation District seeks a Budget Analyst to partner with operations across multiple units. You will manage annual budgets, mid-term plans, review expenditures, and prepare requisitions and invoices to maintain fiscal discipline.

Strong accounting, financial analysis, and proficiency in MS Office and Oracle/Workday are required. Government transit experience is a plus. This role supports RTD's mission and operations in a dynamic public agency setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance required.
• Master’s degree is a plus and may substitute for experience.
• Minimum five years in budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis for multiple units.

Responsibilities

• Manages the annual budget, amended budget and Mid-term Financial Plan cycles for assigned areas.
• Prepares Financial Plan requests and amendments; analyzes expenditures and funding.
• Reviews invoices, purchase requisitions, and ensures policy compliance.
• Produces departmental variances and advises on funds availability and codes.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

MS Office

Oracle/Workday

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

Oracle

Workday

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 Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

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.
• OR: An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

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.

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 of 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]. To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy

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.

RTD provides public transportation services in an eight-county region centered in Denver, Colorado. As a public agency, employees are dedicated to serving the public and providing for the transportation needs of over 3.1 million area residents as well as visitors to the region. Services include bus, rail, shuttles, ADA paratransit services, demand-responsive services, vanpools, and more.

The agency’s dedicated workforce epitomizes RTD’s mission of making lives better through connections.

In 2024, the system had more than 65 million boardings, a number that has seen year-over-year increases since 2020.

RTD employs over 3,100 people and has an operating budget of $1.5 billion.

Together, RTD employees work hard to keep this region moving day and night.

RTD is committed to full equal opportunity and affirmative action for all applicants and employees. Equal opportunity ensures all qualified applicants and employees are treated fairly and not discriminated against with regard to the individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy.

RTD participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.