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Bellevue, WA - Budget Analyst

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City of Bellevue: Budget Analyst

JOB TITLE:

Budget Analyst

JOB FAMILY:

Fiscal Mgmt/Accounting

JOB TITLE CODE:

  

EEO CODE:

Professional

DEPARTMENT(S):

Multiple

WAGE SCHEDULE:

G

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE:

January 1, 2001

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located throughout the City in a variety of departments. Performs professional work in analyzing requests and interpreting and applying budget guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a City department which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:

  • Plans and carries out budget procedures for one or more City departments including monthly monitoring of department expenditures and revenues and communicating monitoring status to management; assisting departments in the preparation of department budgets and budget materials; reviewing and making recommendations on department budget proposals; assisting in the development of six-year forecast estimates for department expenditures and revenues; reviewing department performance measures.
  • Develops and maintains budget monitoring models and coordinates production of the formal monitoring report.
  • Assists departments in preparing proposals and contracts, agenda items, and supporting information; explains policies and procedures; and gives advice on management issues.
  • Provides support for Senior Budget Analysts and assists with special studies that require data compilation; analyzes and interprets information in oral and written presentations.
  • Assists in the preparation of the City's Financial Forecast.
  • Assists in the fiscal evaluation of proposed legislation.
  • Research and respond to budget and tax surveys.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Works under moderate supervision and within standard operating procedures.

No formal supervisory responsibilities but may lead and direct the work of other staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business, finance, accounting or public administration.

Two or more years of professional related experience in budgeting or accounting.

Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of public budgeting and accounting.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of organization and management.

Knowledge of the organization and functions of the City government with emphasis on departments to which assigned.

Ability to research, analyze, and evaluated proposed programs and expenditures.

Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to work with large amounts of data, interpret financial records, detect errors, and prepare financial reports.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Experience with databases and spreadsheet programs utilized by the City; experience in use of City's central financial information system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.