Budget Analyst

The Budget Analyst is responsible for assisting with budget preparation and providing budget support to all departments at the City of Kalamazoo. Collects data and assists with preparing the cost allocation plan with external contractors to develop City interfund allocations and rates. Prepares and analyzes internal financial reporting and budget to actual results. Monitors the budget and financing for the City Capital Improvement program. Performs similar duties of a similar level as needed.

Examples of Duties

A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Prepares required templates and documents for the special request proposal process. Coordinates the receipt of proposals and prepares files for review. Evaluates requests for completeness and scores each project, making recommendations to the Budget Division Manager.
• Coordinates annual cost allocation plan by providing data to external consultants, coordinating with departments for information and feedback. Review and analyze draft plan. Discuss plan and any changes with Budget Division Manager and cost allocation consultant.
• Prepares import file for position budget. Reviews and analyzes the workforce plan for accuracy. Coordinates any changes with departments and Payroll.
• Assists in annual budget preparation, including development of the online budget book.
• Prepares and analyzes internal financial reporting and projections, monitoring budget to actual results. Provides recommendation to Budget Division Manager.
• Creates visuals such as bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, and heatmaps to present the findings in a clear and concise manner for various projects.
• Coordinates budget transfers and amendments between projects, analyzes bond reserves, and coordinates year-end carryforward process for projects. Assists with year-end processes and closing procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or minimum five years of related experience in budgeting and accounting
• Minimum three years of related experience in budgeting and accounting; including knowledge of Governmental budgeting practices and procedures and Governmental Accounting and Financing principles.
• Knowledge of municipal government operations.
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis; including understanding, using, and completing Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience with extracting data from an Enterprise Resource Planning system for analysis and reporting.
• Experience with creating compelling visuals such as bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, and heatmaps to present the findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.

Acceptable Training and Experience

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.

The benefits for this position fall within the City of Kalamazoo Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) employee group.

For a summary of City of Kalamazoo benefits in NBU positions, please visit our website: www.kalamazoocity.org/benefits

Please note: these benefits are subject to change.