Municipal Budget Analyst — Forecasts, Reports & Analysis

Odessa, Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Odessa seeks a Budget Analyst to support the development and administration of the City’s operating budget. You will gather financial data from departments, generate reports, and help prepare the composite target budget.

Under supervision, you’ll analyze trends, assist with projections, and prepare narratives for budget documents, while ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures. Office environment in Odessa, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or Business Administration.
• Experience in government budgeting and/or accounting operations (1 year; 2 years preferred).
• Knowledge of GAAP for public sector financial management and budget processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and administration of the City's operating budget; gather and compile data and generate reports.
• Support budget data compilation from departments and programs and prepare composite target budget.
• Provide technical assistance on budget deviations; research economic and financial information and produce narratives for budget documents.
• Perform projections, forecasts, and sensitivity analyses.
• Assist in maintaining position control and produce personnel and labor analysis reports.
• Respond to information requests and interpret City policies; cross-train in Finance Department functions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Budget analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Word

ERP systems

Job description

The City of Odessa seeks a Budget Analyst to support the development and administration of the City’s operating budget. You will gather financial data from departments, generate reports, and help prepare the composite target budget.

Under supervision, you’ll analyze trends, assist with projections, and prepare narratives for budget documents, while ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures. Office environment in Odessa, TX.