Join a team that plays a vital role in shaping the City’s financial future and supporting services that impact the community every day. The Budget Ananyst position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate across departments, and gain valuable experience in municipal finance, budgeting, and financial reporting. If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to contribute to a dynamic finance team, we encourage you to apply for the Budget Analyst position.
The Budget Analyst will assist in the preparation and coordination of the City’s annual budget and will participate in the preparation of the long-range forecast. Responsibilities include but are not limited to maintenance of the City’s general ledger in connection with the proper recording of revenues and expenses, analysis and review of financial transactions in preparation of the quarterly and annual financial reports, and reconciliation of various accounts. The Budget Analyst will participate in various department core functions such as annual budget, year-end audit and CAFR preparation as well as assist periodically in reviewing and/or updating financial procedures for accuracy and completeness. Special projects may be assigned on an as needed basis.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have ability to effectively communicate and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department directors, city management and elected officials. Must be detail oriented and able to accomplish duties in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. Must have positive attitude and be able to learn new tasks quickly. Required to be a team builder/player, work independently without constant supervision, multi-task, troubleshoot and problem solve. Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing systems is essential. A general knowledge of accounting and financial reporting is expected.
Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
