Budget Analyst

General Statement

Under the supervision of the Budget Manager, administers and monitors multiple budgets for the City of Kyle. Makes sound recommendations based on financial research, analysis, and evaluation, for effective control of expenditures, while ensuring available funds.

The minimum starting salary is $61,526 – $75,985 * + Competitive Benefits* Eligible experience, education, and expertise may provide a greater starting base affect pay within the full pay range.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports and maintains departmental operating budget; reviews and approves expenditures; coordinates budget adjustments with city departments; produces fiscal notes for departmental operating budget agenda items.
• Reviews and revises budget submissions, provides recommendations, and analyzes budget documents to reflect accurate expenditures, operating costs, and revenues across smaller funds and departments.
• Collects and analyzes departmental performance measure data, including Key Performance Indicators (KPI) data, for analysis and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Works with departments to develop quantifiable, effective, transparent departmental performance measures, in conjunction with annual budget development.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including cost analysis, performance data, forecasting, and expenditure and revenue status reports for City leadership, elected officials, and the public; review and adjust departmental budgetary reports.
• Communicates budget policies and procedures to department directors, managers, analysts, and other finance and budget staff; develops and leads departmental training on critical budget functions.
• Prepares meeting minutes; create slides for Commission and Council presentations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum / Preferred Qualifications, Experience, and/or Certifications Required

• One (1) year of professional experience working with budget analysis, forecasting, accounting, or other finance-based experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of automated accounting programs and ability to use spreadsheets and other programs.
• Knowledge of financial, accounting, and budgeting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to learn and incorporate digital tools and platforms to promote transparency, and operations, including the City’s fiscal health.
• Ability to analyze complex policy, financial, and organizational issues.
• Ability to research financial metrics, forecast future requirements, analyze budgets, and make recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Employment with the City of Kyle is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Selected candidates for positions will be subject to a background investigation and to pre-employment drug screen, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon a conditional job offer.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and Basic Life Insurance Policy – 100% Paid Premiums for employee only coverage
  • 3 medical plans to choose from: PPO, HMO, and HDHP
  • Routine Preventive Care is covered at 100% for all plans
  • Telemedicine is available for all plans, some with no copay
  • Up to $300 for reaching program goals and completing one-time reward activities per year
  • $1000 Healthcare Reimbursement Account for each employee registered for Medical Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Life for Dependents
• Low-Cost Employee Supplemental Life Insurance Available – Guaranteed Issue up to $150,000 with no medical exam.
• Low-Cost Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance Available
• Retirement – Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Optional 457-deferred compensation plan
• Optional Flexible Spending Account: Medical and Dependent
• Health Savings Account for HDHP
• Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program 24/7
• Vacation Leave
• 2 Personal Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $4,000 per year