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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Budget Management Analyst
Department: Finance
Division: Finance Administration
Supervisor: Director of Finance
FLSA: Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 26
Job Number: 2602
Job Summary
Prepares initial city-wide budget projections and submits to departments. Assists in preparation
and review of the City's three-year financial plan. Monitors financial operations throughout the
fiscal year.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of operating and capital improvement budgets
and the City financial plan.
• Monitors current year budgets, prepares, and reviews amendments and projects year
end fund balances.
• Maintains required computer programs and reports.
• Performs financial analysis and research as assigned.
• Communicates with project managers and reviews funding sources.
• Performs compliance procedures with State of Iowa budget reporting requirements,
prepares budget in state format.
• Reviews department requested adjustments to the financial plan projections.
• Reviews and assigns account coding in cooperation with accounting.
• Reconciles prior year budget system program totals.
• Reconciles cash balance per general ledger and state format budget to actual report.
• Reviews and monitors actual revenues and expenses in relation to current and future
budgets.
• Communicates with departments on classification or budget issues.
• Prepares intergovernmental contracts (state code section 28E) billing and required
budget projections.
• Develops and implements performance measures.
• Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all
community members and coworkers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related
experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree and
experience in Accounting.
• Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of
experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Experience in governmental accounting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions,
proportions, percentages, ability to develop and present mathematical and statistical
information.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form.
• Ability to manipulate and extract computerized data for research analysis.
• Ability to perform financial analysis operations and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to read and understand financial information, reports, journals, and government
regulations.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of government accounting principles and methods.
• Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook) and financial management software.
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
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crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in
an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of
time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant
work pace pressure.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Nicole Davies, Finance Director (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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