Municipal Budget & Forecast Analyst

City of Odessa, Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Odessa, Texas is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the development of the City budget under basic supervision. The role involves assisting with budget development, reporting, and technical budget analysis to aid administration.

Responsibilities include data gathering from departments, preparing target budgets, and providing guidance to department heads on budget deviations, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or Business Administration.
• 1 year government budgeting or accounting operations experience; two years preferred.
• Experience with large ERP systems and budget software, including position control.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and administration of the city's operating budget; gather and compile budget, financial, and technical information from departments, and generate reports.
• Assist the manager in preparing the composite target budget and compiling data from City departments and programs.
• Provide technical assistance to department heads in maintaining departmental budgets and explaining budget deviations; research economic, financial, demographic data; create charts and narratives.
• Perform projections, forecasts, and sensitivity analyses.
• Evaluate and process personnel variances, contract awards, budget transfers, and modifications.
• Assist in maintaining position control and produce reports for administration and departments related to personnel.
• Respond to questions and information requests; research and resolve problems; explain policies.
• Cross-train in Finance functions and execute special assignments as needed.
• Support public relations and maintain confidentiality of City information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Budget forecasting

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/ Finance/ Public Administration/ Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Budget software

Excel

Word

Job description

City of Odessa, Texas is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the development of the City budget under basic supervision. The role involves assisting with budget development, reporting, and technical budget analysis to aid administration.

Responsibilities include data gathering from departments, preparing target budgets, and providing guidance to department heads on budget deviations, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and cross-functional collaboration.