Transit Budget & Financial Planning Analyst III

Regional Transportation District in; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver seeks a Budget Analyst III (Finance) to partner with operations on budgeting, financial planning, and expenditure review. You will process requisitions, coordinate invoices, and support the Mid-term Financial Plan with rigorous analysis and internal controls.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and at least five years in budgeting/finance, including government experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

Oracle

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver seeks a Budget Analyst III (Finance) to partner with operations on budgeting, financial planning, and expenditure review. You will process requisitions, coordinate invoices, and support the Mid-term Financial Plan with rigorous analysis and internal controls.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and at least five years in budgeting/finance, including government experience.