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City of Amarillo1 week ago

BUDGET ANALYST

$52,285–$104,126 year

On-site · Amarillo, Texas, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown
Industry
Public Services

Job Summary

Budget Analyst for the City of Amarillo focusing on the preparation and administration of the Police Department’s budget and related financial reporting. Responsibilities include coordinating and publishing the annual Police Budget document (and related reports like ACFR and PAFR), reviewing and projecting operating, grant, capital, and special project budgets, presenting budget information to Mayor, Council, and the public, analyzing historical budgets and economic data to forecast needs, and providing recommendations to improve efficiency. Requires strong accounting/finance knowledge, municipal budgeting experience, proficiency with MS Office, and excellent communication and presentation skills. Opportunities to supervise interns or support staff; minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field with 3+ years of applicable experience; Master’s degree or CPA preferred.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; a Masters in a related field or CPA is preferred; at least three years of applicable experience

Desired Qualifications

  • CPA preferred
  • Masters degree preferred
  • Experience with municipal budgeting and financial reporting
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to supervise interns or support staff
  • Knowledge of ACFR and PAFR reporting
  • Experience with budget development, amendments, and transfers
  • Understanding of Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) guidelines
  • Analytical and data interpretation skills
  • Forecasting and trend analysis experience
  • Public sector budgeting experience
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to present financial information to diverse audiences
  • Ability to manage multiple budgets and deadlines
  • Experience with financial systems/software
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$52k – $104k / yr

BUDGET ANALYST · City of Amarillo

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