Budget Analyst/ Project Accountant

Budget Analyst/Project Accountant

Department: Finance and Accounting

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Annual Salary: $53,543.16

Position Overview

Under general direction of the Finance Manager, this individual will generally be responsible for analyzing and monitoring the City’s operational and capital budgets to ensure prudent spending by performing various duties set forth in this description and as may be assigned. Under limited supervision, this position will apply professional accounting principles, policies and procedures in the effective, efficient and timely performance of budgeting functions and project accounting functions associated with City government.

Essential Job Functions

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties maybe assigned.

• Provides control and check point for spending of all funds and/or departments within the City.

• Monitors operational and capital budgets for compliance. Works with finance departmental staff and operational departmental staff to alleviate any budgetary concerns.

• Monitors grant revenues/receipts to ensure timely processing of grant funding requests and proper posting of grant receipts.

• Reviews, processes, and posts all budget amendments for City Council.

• Reviews, processes and posts all budget amendments submitted by operational departmental staff.

• Coordinates the annual budgetary process to ensure timely and accurate entry to MUNIS or other applicable/appropriate programs.

• Monitors payroll and benefits to ensure budgetary compliance through the fiscal year and to provide guidance on budgetary constraints associated with hiring new personnel or giving raises to existing personnel.

• Conducts various complex statistical analyses of financial information and prepares related summary reports, financial models and/or studies, spreadsheets, and charts for presentation to City employees and officials, as required.

• Identifies and defines issues, determines appropriate methods of approach and analysis, and conducts and/or facilitates analysis of relevant data.

• Assists with the forecasting of future revenues, expenditures and financial trends, analyzes sources of revenue, and projects future income.

• Conducts budget research and analysis and prepares spreadsheets, databases, and reports.

• Reviews, generates, prepares, presents, and submits various records and reports associated with duties and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, budgetary reports, statistical analyses, charts, and graphs.

• Develops an in-depth understanding of the City’s finance and budgeting system and provides support for the annual maintenance and updates required to keep the system functioning in an optimal manner.

• Facilitates budget training and outreach with other City departments and offices.

• Assists staff with administrating the City’s budget system and provides end-user support as needed. Works with other city departments and offices to develop and maintain performance measures.

• Performs all work in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, laws, and generally accepted accounting principles.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Exceptional customer service skills that involves receiving and responding to customers concerns and needs in order to make sound judgments.

• Exceptional communication skills by the ability to communicate effectively with face-to-face, phone customers, government agencies, and internal departments with a clear and concise understanding.

• Possess exceptional organization skills by completing assignments with accuracy and in a timely manner.

• Possess proficiency in Microsoft Office software; Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Ability to understand and follow directions from manager.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with customers, co-workers and others providing feedback and strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to make mathematical computations quickly and accurately.

• Ability to use analytical thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

• Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea and follow-up.

• Ability to follow a systematic method of performing a task.

• Ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment.

• Ability to interpret rules, policies, and procedures and apply city, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.

• Make sound judgments while adhering to city ordinances and codes.

• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

• Knowledge of municipal accounting or banking procedures.

• Considerable knowledge of computers, networks, communications, and business software applications.

• Ability to analyze complex financial transactions.

• Ability to communicate with other departmental staff and maintain an effective working relationship with others.

Education and Experience

College degree with coursework in accounting, business, or computer technology preferred. Three to five years of related experience required.

Required Licenses or Certificates

Must possess a valid Mississippi driver’s license.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 10 pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are indoors.

Salary : $53,543