Budget Analyst - A

Budget Analyst - A

Salary

$77,027.95 - $98,328.99 Annually

Location

City Hall 300 Monroe Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

612-0726

Department

Fiscal Services

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Nature of Work

The purpose of this job is to provide budget preparation, analysis, and evaluation services to City Management. Prepares the Citys preliminary and final Fiscal Plan documents and special budget packages, provides accounting assistance to City Departments, and completes special projects as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Designs and prepares budget planning instructions for revenue, capital and operating requests
• Researches, compiles and verifies accuracy of financial data (i.e. Departmental and General Fund expenditures and revenues) and incorporate into the Fiscal Plan
• Creates statistical graphs based on budgetary data for Financial Overview
• Completes special studies, as assigned, such as the A-87 cost allocation plans
• Compiles debt schedules
• Coordinates assembly of Fiscal Plan, including reconciliation, cross-referencing and pagination. Prepares electronic version of Fiscal Plan for posting and posts to the Departmental website
• Designs and manages computerized Capital program for financial analysis. Answers questions for database users
• Compiles data received from all city departments and design reports
• Coordinates assembly of five-year Capital Program
• Manages and maintains Budget Amendment database year-round
• Researches and compiles detailed financial data into a user-friendly format for analytical purposes (i.e. monthly financial reports)
• Initiates interdepartmental billings for Worker's Compensation
• Other duties such as: preparing exhibits for Budget Instructions, manage departmental web-site, special projects as assigned by Budget Analysts or Assistant City Manager, etc.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or public administration, economics or related field.
• -AND--
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budget planning and analysis, governmental accounting or related field.
• -OR--
• Any combination of equivalent training and experience.

Other Necessary Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• The principles, theories, and practices of accounting, auditing, and budget management.
• Local, state, and federal laws, policies, rules, regulations, and standards pertaining to public sector accounting and budgeting.
• Computer applications and data processing applications for accounting, auditing, and budget analysis and preparation work
• Local government functions and operations and inter-departmental relationships.

Ability to:

• Communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
• Adapt data processing systems and software for budgeting and accounting purposes.
• Analyze and interpret fiscal records to produce statements of budgeted funds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees, city officials, representatives from governmental and community agencies, and the general public.

Other Information

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parking (if applicable)
• Employee Home Ownership Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
• Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
• Employee Discounts and Perks

Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please Note:

This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules. For additional information, links to union agreement and Civil Service Rules are provided below.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Civil Service Rules(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)

City of Grand Rapids Employee Benefits Webpage

01

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or public administration, economics or related field.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budget planning and analysis, governmental accounting or related field.

• Yes
• No

03

If yes, please describe your work experience. If no, write N/A.

Required Question

Employer City of Grand Rapids

Address 300 Monroe Ave, NW

8th Floor, Room 880

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503-2206

Phone (616) 456-3176

Website http://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/jobs/human-resources-Department