Senior Budget Analyst

Salary: $53,885.27 – $67,356.58 Annually

Location : Mesquite, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 1302171

Department: Finance

Division: Budget & Financial Analysis

Opening Date: 07/03/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $53,885.27/annual minimum – $67,356.58/annual mid (Depending on qualifications)

To perform professional level work in the area of budget and treasury; research, analyze and interpret financial data and trends; coordinate the capital projects program; administer capital project contract payments; assist with the performance budgeting process and provide support to the Manager of Budget and Treasury.

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SUPERVISION

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
3. Research, analyze, interpret and report on financial data including monthly and quarterly financial statements, monthly board and commission financial reports, and various financial indicators.
4. Prepare difficult and complex financial and administrative reports including illustrative charts and graphs in paper and/or presentation-graphics software formats.
5. Assist in the development of the budget document, revenue manual and other documents as needed.
6. Assist departments with the contract payment process as related to capital project spending and review capital project spending through the integrated financial system to verify capital expenditures are being recorded to the appropriate account codes. Coordinate the closeout of the contract payment process with departments including releasing retainage and closing contracts associated with projects.
7. Coordinate all project activity with departments throughout the city including setting up new projects, maintaining projects, reviewing project budgets, closing projects and reporting on projects as needed.
8. Maintain the integrity of the project ledger in the integrated financial system and ensure it is reconciled to the general ledger on a regular basis.
9. Maintain the City’s Master Capital Improvement Plan and coordinate all capital meetings.
10. Participate in the annual budget process by compiling capital project needs of departments, conducting various budget analysis, and preparing documents to enable data-driven decision making by management.
11. Assist with the performance budgeting process including developing and maintaining the internal budget portal, assisting departments with submitting budget offers during the annual budget process, compiling budget offers and providing guidance to departments in developing performance measures and reporting on those measures.
12. Assist with the investment and treasury process including the allocation and distribution of interest earnings to all funds as appropriate.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, budgeting, accounting or related field.
• Master’s degree in related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting, budgeting or finance. (Master’s Degree in accounting or related field, CPA, CGFO, or CGFM certification may substitute for two (2) years of experience).
• Experience with an integrated financial system in a municipal government environment preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• CPA, CGFO, CGFM or equivalent license or certification required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Additional hours as needed.

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:

01

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

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

Identify your Degree area of study for the position of Senior Budget Analyst.

• No Degree
• Finance
• Budget
• Accounting
• Related Field
• Non Related Field

03

Indicate the number of years of experience you have in accounting, budgeting or finance.

• No Experience
• 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’ experience

04

Do you have experience with an integrated financial system in a municipal government environment?

• No Experience
• 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’ experience

05

Are you a Certified Public Accountant or possess equivalent certification?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

• Yes
• No

07

Please read carefully: If you currently work for the City of Mesquite have you been working in your current position for at least 3 months?

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a seasonal employee.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 or more months.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite, but I have NOT been in my current position for 3 months as a fulltime/parttime employee.

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