City Budget & Financial Analyst

COH City Of Hialeah; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hialeah is seeking a skilled Budget Analyst to support the preparation and maintenance of the city’s operating budgets. You will analyze departmental spending, ensure fiscal soundness, and assist in producing budget documents and presentations.

Requires a bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration and 3–5 years' budgeting experience, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in budgeting, finance, accounting, or closely related field, preferably within a state or local government.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Any combination of education & experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of annual department operating and capital budgets.
• Monitors department budgets; compares actual to budgeted expenditures.
• Assimilates the budget manual, calendar and budget estimates for subsequent distribution to all departments prior to the start of the City's annual budget process.
• Reviews departmental budget requests upon receipt, and recommends funding necessary to maintain the current service level.
• Assists in the preparation of budget documents, reports, and presentations for internal use.
• Ensures accurate Workday worktag assignment for supplier invoices, miscellaneous payments, purchase and office requisitions, and P-Card transactions.
• Participates in the implementation of approved recommendations, including assisting in the preparation of forms, procedures, and training materials.
• Provides support to fee studies and cost analyses.
• Reviews Workday job requisitions submitted by departments to ensure positions are vacant and authorized, confirms worktags are correctly assigned, verifies funding and cost allocations, approves position control adjustments, and maintains accurate position and vacancy records.
• Reviews budget transfers and amendments submitted by departments, ensuring worktags and funding allocations are correct.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-project management

Budget analysis

MS Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration

Finance or Accounting background

Tools

Excel

Job description

The City of Hialeah is seeking a skilled Budget Analyst to support the preparation and maintenance of the city’s operating budgets. You will analyze departmental spending, ensure fiscal soundness, and assist in producing budget documents and presentations.

Requires a bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration and 3–5 years' budgeting experience, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to work under deadlines.