Budget Analyst - City of Chicopee

Budget Analyst Department: Auditing Employment Status: Non-Union,
Non-Exempt, Full-Time (40 Hours) Salary: Grade 8, Step 1-Step 15 -
$27.91-$39.08/Hour Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Certifications/Licenses Required: N/A 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
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