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Budget Analyst

City of Mesquite, TX
Mesquite, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Salary : $47,957.70 - $71,936.54 Annually

Location : Mesquite, TX

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2500131

Department : Finance

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Central

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary : $47,957.70 / annual minimum - $71,936.54 / annual max (Depending on qualifications)

To provide professional assistance to the Manager of Budget and Financial Analysis in budget preparation, ongoing budget review documentation, research and analysis.

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SUPERVISION

  • General supervision is provided by the Manager of Budget and Financial Analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Assist in development of budget document, revenue manual, budget preparation manual and other documents as needed; and assist with other reports necessary to support management decision-making process.
  • Conduct various surveys, research and data analyses; assist with expenditure and revenue forecasting, cost-benefit analyses and other budget decision tools; assist in preparing long-term financial plan and other budget and financial reports; interpret and organize financial information and make recommendations based on interpretation.
  • Participate in the budget process; lend support to departments; compile department budget requests; design and prepare documents for budget and audit activities; compile and distribute departmental salary projections; and coordinate various budget meetings.
  • Organize and maintain budget files, documents and materials in accordance to City policies; conduct transactions in the integrated budget, accounting and purchasing system including budget data entry, budget transfers and amendments, salary and budget imports, purchase requisitions and contract payments.
  • Monitor department expenditures to original budget and review transactions for appropriate coding.
  • Attend and participate in professional groups, committees and seminars; stay abreast of new trends and developments in the field of budgeting and finance.
  • Answer questions and provide information to the public and other departments including budgets, financial trends, forecasts, surveys and other requested data.
  • Coordinate records retention program for budget documents, reports and materials according to City policies and procedures.
  • MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

    EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance required.
  • Master's degree in a related field preferred.
  • EXPERIENCE

  • Two years of experience involving analytical research and reporting of complex financial data or any equivalent combination of relevant education or experience.
  • Experience with a computerized accounting system in a municipal government environment preferred.
  • LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

  • Possession of a valid driver's license.
  • WORK SCHEDULE

  • Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

    This position does not require a physical for employment.

    Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.

    Full Time Employees :

    The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans : High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.

    The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans : HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

    The City offers three dental plan options : a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

    The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

    Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees : Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

    Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) : All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

    Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

    For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit :

    Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

  • Less than High School completion
  • High School or GED equivalency
  • Technical or Community College attendance
  • Technical School completion
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Ph.D.
  • Juris Doctorate
  • Identify your degree area of study for the position of Budget Analyst.

  • No degree
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Related field
  • Non related field
  • Indicate your total work experience in analytical research and reporting of complex financial data or any equivalent combination of relevant education or experience.

  • No experience
  • 6 months to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • More than 5 years
  • Do you have experience with computerized accounting systems in a municipal government environment?

  • No experience
  • Less 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • more than 5 years
  • Do you have a valid driver's license?

    PLEASE READ CAREFULLY : If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

  • I am NOT a current City of Mesquite employee
  • I am a current seasonal employee with the City
  • Yes, I have been in my current City position as a full time or part time employee for at least 3 months
  • No, I have not been in my current City of Mesquite position as a full time or part time employee for 3 months
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