Strategic Municipal Budget Analyst

City of Dallas; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Budget Analyst to support departmental budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting. You will help ensure effective oversight of funds and compliance with city policies.

Responsibilities include preparing operating budgets, financial forecasting, and monitoring expenditures; coordinating with staff and auditors; and generating routine financial reports to aid management decisions. Dallas offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, finance or business.
• Three years of experience in financial analysis, budget planning/monitoring or professional accounting.
• PC skills for spreadsheet analysis and Advantage Financial Systems (AMS).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, preparing and administering the departmental budget and financial analysis.
• Prepare routine monthly, quarterly, and annual budget reports for monitoring and decision making.
• Review budget data for accuracy and coordinate with departments for submissions.
• Coordinate annual budget development and submissions with staff; ensure compliance with procedures.
• Communicate with city departments, auditors and service providers to resolve issues and reconcile budgets.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget planning

Forecasting

Excel spreadsheets

Communication

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, finance or business

Tools

AMS (Advantage Financial Systems)

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking a Budget Analyst to support departmental budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting. You will help ensure effective oversight of funds and compliance with city policies.

Responsibilities include preparing operating budgets, financial forecasting, and monitoring expenditures; coordinating with staff and auditors; and generating routine financial reports to aid management decisions. Dallas offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.