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Budget Analyst- Finance Department

The City of Leawood, Kansas will be accepting applications for the Budget Analyst in the Finance Department until March 7, 2022. 

 Summary/Objective

Under the direction of the Finance Director or designee, the Budget Analyst assists in the coordination of all budget activities of city government performed in accordance with general instructions following accepted general accounting procedures, applicable laws and City policies. 

 

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

  • Ensures that all budgeting and accounting transactions are executed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws and other reporting requirements.
  • Assists in the development and monitoring of the City’s annual operating budget and related activities. Provides budgetary and financial analysis services to operating departments. 
  • Responsible for monitoring budget conformance throughout the year, conducts financial analysis as requested. Works with other Finance staff in account reconciliations and journal entries. 
  • Compiles a variety of reports and finance-oriented documents, including Capital Improvement Program budget, Budget Summary and all related documents.
  • Prepares comprehensive technical reports, cost estimates and budget projections based upon forecasting data and financial trends.
  • Assists in the coordination, preparing and management of capital improvement programs and related program information and documents including maintaining capital equipment schedules, vehicle replacement schedules and expendable equipment schedules. 
  • Assists the City Administrator and Finance Director in updating the Debt Manual. May prepare lead schedule and footnotes on city debt for annual audit and County Clerk.
  • Assists in preparing the draft Preliminary Official Statement. 
  • Assists in preparing special assessment receivable by preparing certification of special assessments to the County and accounts for special assessment debt according to Governmental Accounting Standards Board GASB.
  • Keeps abreast of current financial theory and practice information and governmental accounting development/trends.
  • May assist in the development and revision of budgeting, auditing and financial policies and procedures to enhance fiscal efficiency and effectiveness.
  • May assist in analyzing the impact of the budget and capital improvement program on the City’s long-term financial forecast and financial standards. 
  • May assist in the development of the City’s revenue forecast.
  • Employee may be asked by the supervisor to perform other duties that are not listed but are essential to the job. 

 

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

  • Knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting guidelines, including Governmental Accounting and Auditing Financial Reporting (GAAFR), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
  • Knowledge of State of Kansas Budget Laws.
  • Knowledge of internal control concepts.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting and finance in a municipality or a public agency.  
  • Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports.
  • Ability to process, prioritize and organize large and varying amounts of information with effective results.
  • Ability to make decisions in the best interest of the City. 
  • Ability to make rational decisions efficiently during variable and sometimes stressful conditions, including the ability to calmly interact with the public and other City personnel. 
  • Ability to read, write, and understand the English language with proper spelling and grammar to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
  • Ability to protect and maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to avoid safety hazards. 
  • Ability to understand and operate the city’s financial software program. 
  • Ability to work independently, as part of a team and/or with the public. 
  • Ability to work with multiple functions/department within the City. 
  • Ability to demonstrate generally accepted accounting, principles; experience with finance information systems to support accounting, budget and finance. 
  • Standard office procedures, systems and practices including the use of a computer.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

 

Education, Training, and Certification Requirements

  • Must have a minimum of an Associate’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field from an accredited college. Experience may be substituted for education as determined by the Finance Director.  
  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in assisting in budget management. 
  • Experience in municipality finance, preferred. 
  • Completion of NIMS requirements within one year of hire date. 
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per the City’s drivers Use of Vehicles for City Business policy throughout employment with the City. 



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