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Closing: October 31, 2018
Hiring Range: $47,117 – $62,170 annually
Description:
This position is responsible for providing support and analysis to the development of the Town’s annual operating budget.
Essential Functions:
- Compiles, reviews, and analyzes data submitted for inclusion in the Town’s operating budget
- Compiles, reviews, and analyzes data submitted for inclusion in the Managers Recommended Budget
- Compiles, reviews, and analyzes data submitted for inclusion in the Town’s Capital Improvement Plan
- Analyzes and reviews budget expenditures and revenue estimates in order to ensure compliance with relevant laws and Town policies; reviews departmental budget requests
- Provides guidance to department on budget issues; responds to department questions and inquiries regarding budget issues
- Works with departments in the development and management of performance measures
- Assists with various research and analysis projects; researches issues and prepares reports of findings
- May represent the department in meetings and on committees
- Perform other duties as required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, and tends in municipal accounting and budget preparation
- Principles, practices, and trends of public administration and government
- accounting
- Principles and techniques of systems, statistical, and procedural analysis
- Research methods and report preparation
- Relevant state and federal laws
- Relevant town ordinances, policies, and procedures
- Pay and benefit systems
- General accounting and bookkeeping practices
- Computerized systems and software for the maintenance of personnel
and financial records
Ability to:
- Solve problems and make sound decisions
- Perform mathematical calculations accurately
- Maintain accurate financial records and prepare reports
- Use a personal computer and various word processing and database software applications
- Interpret information, determine findings, and develop recommendations
- Gather facts, analyze, and report research findings in a clear, complete, and logical form
- Perform complex budget analysis
- Conduct studies utilizing statistical and spreadsheet software programs
- Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions
- Operate a personal computer and related software
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Model behaviors that are consistent with our value of RESPECT
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting or a related field
- One year of experience in budget analysis
- A valid driver’s license issued by the state of NC and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required