Departmental Budget Analyst, Park and Recreation (Non - Civil Service)

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, growth opportunities, and a culture of inclusion, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. Job Summary Assists in developing, preparing and administering a departmental budget providing financial analysis and monitoring to ensure effective oversight and financial management of funds.

Job

Description:

Overview The Departmental Budget Analyst provides sound financial research, analysis, and evaluation to make recommendations on departmental budget ensuring effective control of expenditures and available funds. Essential Functions 1 Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget including capital, grants, community development, or trusts; prepares budget documents that reflect accurate expenditures and operating costs.

2 Performs special projects and responds to requests for financial information; creates complex statistical forecasting models, historical trend analysis and other financial projection methods to provide management appropriate information. 3 Prepares routine monthly, quarterly, and annual reports such as cost analysis, performance data, financial target analysis, and expenditure and revenue status reports to provide appropriate monitoring for effective decision making.

4 Reviews and evaluates council agenda items for appropriate financial and budgetary data; coordinates with departmental staff for resolution of problems; coordinates and reviews annual budget development and submissions with departmental staff; assists in the oversight and financial management for capital, grant, and trust programs to ensure strategic financial planning.

5 Communicates with city departments, managers, auditors, and service providers to obtain or provide information, integrate activities and resolve problems such as reconciling department submissions with approved budgets. 6 Prepares and processes financial system transactions such as overseeing the payments for and services received by a department to ensure proper procedures are followed; supervises cash deposits, receivables, payables, and general revenues; performs account reconciliation, grant fund reimbursements and other accounting activities.

7 Coordinates and reviews annual budget development and submissions with departmental staff including providing instructions, reviewing for technical accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures, format and guidelines. 8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned. Knowledge and

Skills:

1 Knowledge of automated accounting programs and ability to use spreadsheets and other programs. 2 Knowledge of financial, accounting, and budgeting principles and practices. 3 Ability to analyze complex policy, financial, and organizational issues. 4 Knowledge of City policies and procedures. 5 Ability to research financial metrics, forecast future

requirements:

, analyze budget, and make recommendations. 6 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. 7 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINIMUM:

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in an accounting, public administration, finance or business field.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of

experience:

in financial analysis, budget planning/monitoring or professional accounting. EQUIVALENCIES: High school diploma or GED plus seven (7) years of the required

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will meet the

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An associate's degree in any field plus five (5) years of the required

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will meet the

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and

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A bachelor's degree (or higher) in a non-specified field plus five (5) years of the required

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will meet the

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and

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A master's degree (or higher) in a specified field plus one (1) year of the required

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will meet the

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OTHER:

REQUIREMENTS:

Requires PC

skills:

for spreadsheet analysis, report preparation, research and utilizing Advantage Financial Systems (AMS). Salary Range $60,564.09 - $73,523.75 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon

qualifications:

City of Dallas is an Equal

Opportunity:

Employer. The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.

We offer:

growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community. Questions? Contact our recruiting departments: Civil Service - civilserviceinfo@dallascityhall.com Talent - Acquisition hrtalent@dallas.gov