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Bellevue, WA - Senior Budget Analyst

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City of Bellevue: Senior Budget Analyst

JOB TITLE:

Senior 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 complex 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 includes reviewing and assisting in budget preparation and monitoring performance measures and fiscal forecasts; and attends budget meetings and public hearings.
  • Provides information on budget alternatives and recommendations to the Budget Manager, City department heads, and to the public.
  • Conducts special studies that require data compilation; analyzes and interprets information in oral and written presentations.
  • 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.
  • Responsible for monitoring budgets of assigned departments which includes giving assistance in making transfers; reviewing requisitions to determine availability of funds in the budget account for the proposed purchase; and ensuring compliance with established procedures.
  • Makes preliminary review of contracts for compliance with budget and administrative policy.
  • Assists in liaison with agencies performing public services under contract with the City.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Works under general supervision.

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 Finance, Accounting, Business or Public Administration or related field.

Five or more years of professional related experience in budgeting or accounting, preferably in the public sector, or related field.

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Considerable knowledge of public budgeting and accounting.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of organization and management.

Considerable 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.

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

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

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.