Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst Department: Auditing Employment Status: Non-Union,

Non-Exempt, Full-Time (40 Hours) Salary: Grade 8, Step 1-Step 15 -

\$28.75-\$41.06/Hour Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM SUMMARY The

City of Chicopee\'s Auditing Department is hiring a Budget Analyst. The

Budget Analyst is responsible for the creation and distribution of

yearly budget request documents for all Departments. He/she answers all

questions pertaining to the budget, attends budget meetings with the

Mayor, Auditor, and City Council, and prepares the detailed minutes of

all City Council Budget hearings. This person is responsible for the

calculation & verification of each Department\'s salary Budget as well

as any other \"contractual\" budgetary requirements. This position

requires extensive knowledge of all collective bargaining agreements and

any subsequent amendments to the agreements and must stay current on all

contract language changes and the budget impact that these changes will

have. He/she is also responsible for providing in-depth cost analysis

projections for the Mayor throughout all contract negotiations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: Responsible for budget process as follows:

Updates MUNIS files for next year budget entry and prepares projection

Reviews all Departmental Budget requests for justification of positions.

Also verifies all salaries and various expenses and specials against

Collective Bargaining Agreements. Attends budget hearings with Mayor and

City Council to provide input and prepare minutes. Updates Budget

requests based on Mayoral and City Council review. Prepare the final

budget for distribution to the City Council and Department Heads. Any

other duties assigned by the Auditor. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job

successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the

knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential

functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associates degree in Business or

Accounting. - Preferred Municipal Experience In Payroll And Accounting

preferred (particularly with Munis). Thorough knowledge of and ability

to proficiently use computer programs, specifically: Munis Excel Word

Municipal Experience In Payroll And Accounting Preferred (particularly

with Munis). LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret

general business periodicals, professional journals, technical

procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports,

business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively

present information and respond to questions from groups of managers,

clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability

to prepare complex formulas, and calculate figures and amounts such as

discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability

to apply concepts of basic algebra. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define

problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in

mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete

variables. SEE THE CITY OF CHICOPEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION