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City of Santa Ana · 2 weeks ago

Budget Analyst (UC)

Santa Ana, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $115K/yr

2+ years exp

The City of Santa Ana is seeking a results-oriented Budget Analyst to develop, prepare, and monitor the City's budget. The role involves analyzing proposed department budgets, coordinating budget preparation, and conducting research on financial matters.

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Responsibilities

Analyzes proposed department budgets for accuracy, impact on City resources, and adherence to established fiscal policy

Participates in budget team conferences and makes recommendations regarding budget requests

Assists in coordinating the preparation of the proposed budget document for presentation to the City Council

Assists departments with the collection, compilation, and reporting of cost recovery information

Conducts studies and prepares reports and presentations on financial matters, management methods, and administrative and operating systems and procedures

Acts as an administrative liaison in assisting department budget staff in preparing department budget requests

Analyzes and provides fiscal control of budgetary expenditures

Performs research activities concerning organizational structure, staffing, operations, procedures, and policies

Coordinates and participates in community budget meetings

May attend City Council or committee meetings

Performs other functions as assigned

Qualification

BudgetingFinancial analysisPublic administrationMicrosoft ExcelData analysisCommunication skillsProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in governmental budgetary and financial activities, including administrative, productivity, and organizational analysis

Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in public or business administration, finance, economics, accounting, or related field may be used in combination with experience to meet the minimum qualifications and desired knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, municipal finance, budgeting and budget procedures, research techniques, and methods and procedures

Skill in the use of a personal computer and business software applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and financial and budget software applications

Ability to gather, organize, analyze, and interpret data; draw sound conclusions from assembled information; develop alternative solutions to problems; present research findings and ideas concisely and effectively orally and in writing; exercise resourcefulness in addressing and resolving problems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal officials, managers, employees, and the general public

Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed