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Senior Budget Analyst / Budget Analyst
City of Shoreline Administrative Services Department
 Shoreline, Washington
Job Description

The City of Shoreline has an amazing opportunity for a skilled and dynamic budget expert to serve as Budget Analyst/Senior Budget Analyst on the Budget and Tax Team. The position reports directly to the Finance Manager-Budget and Tax. This position plays a supporting role in the City’s Financial Forecast and all aspects of the budget process. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of financial analysis and/or accounting experience, proficient Excel skills, familiarity with budgetary and financial systems. Knowledge of municipal budget process or project management would be an asset but not required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Budget Analyst is the entry level class within the Budget Analyst series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees within this class perform financial analysis and budget support to the Budget and Tax team. Position plays a key supporting role in creating reports and developing policies. Employees at this level are required to be familiar of all the operating procedures and policies of the work unit and help to provide guidance to other staff. Pay range $93,387-$118,354.

Senior Budget Analyst is the advanced journey level class within the Budget Analyst series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees within this class perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including responsibility for coordinating the budget development process and aiding in implementing the approved budget. Employees at this level are required to be fully aware of all the operating procedures and policies of the work unit and to provide guidance as a lead worker to other staff. Pay range: $103,082 - $130,640.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Plan and carry out budget processes and procedures. Perform budget monitoring on analysis. Conduct research and analysis on various policies, rate studies, legislative changes, and special projects. Provide training and support to staff regarding the budget policies and procedures. Prepare staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Maintain various budget and financial sustainability models. Coordinate the production of the quarterly financial reports. Support in the creation of the biennial budget book.

Please review a complete list of essential functions, specialty assignments and qualifications for each job here:

Budget Analyst

Senior Budget Analyst

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Experience:

  • Budget Analyst: Three years of professional related experience in budgeting or accounting.
  • Senior Budget Analyst: Four years of increasingly responsible financial analysis and/or budget preparation experience

License or Certificate:

  • Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, business administration, accounting or a related field.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Conditions Of Employment:

All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.

All positions the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.

Application Process:

To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application and provide answers to the Supplemental Questions which will help us determine your qualifications for the job. This application does not allow attachments.

Environmental Conditions:

Office environment; exposure to computer screens; extensive contact with City staff.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application or interview process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. To request accommodation, please call 206-801-2243.

City of Shoreline

17500 Midvale Ave N

Shoreline, WA 98133-4905

206-801-2318

http://www.shorelinewa.gov

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