What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Manager position at City of Pocatello?
The Budget Manager position utilizes a broad knowledge of accounting experience and applications to prepare and monitor the City’s annual budget and city-wide revenue projections. Duties include a review of budget requests from departments; review historical expenditures by departments and compare to requests; review capital project requests and status of expenditures. Prepares legal notices and documents associated with the completed budget and all public hearings as required by Idaho State Code; tracks and determines if a budget amendment is necessary and prepares notice and amendment ordinance; and other duties as assigned.
Duties also performing detailed accounting, reviewing and financial recording procedures to ensure the City’s financial records are accurate and comply with established rules and procedures. The Budget Manager often assists or trains departments with accounting tasks and/or explains processes and procedures for consistency and compliance with rules and regulations.
The Budget Manager reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who reviews work for the accuracy and integrity of accounting and financial records and reports in compliance with City Council, State Auditor’s Office, Accounting, GAAP, and GASB requirements. Work is performed independently with extensive latitude to exercise independent judgment within the framework of existing policies, laws, ordinances and department procedures. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.
The job requires attention to detail, the demonstrated ability to conduct detailed financial analysis and prepare periodic financial reports and projections, an attitude of cooperation, and the ability to work harmoniously with all levels of City employees, the general public and other organizations. This job may provide oversight to other staff in the CFO’s absence.
The work is conducted in a general office environment with stable temperatures and a moderate level of noise.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business, accounting, or public administration is required;
- Master’s Degree preferred;
- Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Management Accountant, or CGFM is preferred within 24 months of hire;
- Preferred three (3) years’ experience in public accounting or five (5) years in governmental accounting.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.
Benefits
The City of Pocatello offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees:
- Medical
- Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- PERSI Retirement
- PERSI Choice 401(k)
- 457 Retirement Planning
- HRA VEBA Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- - Medical
- - Dependent Care
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Education Assistance
- Employee Wellness Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
