This class of positions is responsible for performing audits and analyses on expenditures, budget requests, estimated revenues and expenditures, and other fiscal aspects to determine the legality, and conformance with Budget policies. This work is performed under general supervision with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision of personnel is not usually a function of this position.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

1. Pre-audits expenditures certifying the legality and insuring that the proper account is charged;

2. Coordinates and analyzes annual budget requests of departments and adjusts them to conform to the budget request policy;

3. Recommends on budget requests by editing requests and justifying approved requests for the proposed annual budget;

4. Conducts studies as needed on estimated revenues, estimated expenditures, and other fiscal aspects;

5. Combines present bond obligations with projected long range bond obligations required to implement proposed capital projects;

6. Reviews and analyzes department requests for fund transfers between accounts;

7. Ensures that sufficient copies of the budget are available.

8. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EITHER: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or N.Y.S. recognized college or university with a Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration or related areas;

OR: (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or N.Y.S. recognized college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and two years of responsible experience in finance or budgeting which included analysis;

OR: (C) Six years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis or budget preparation and analysis;

OR: (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience.

This is a civil service competitive class appointment. You will be required to take the civil service examination for Budget Analyst when offered and score in the top three.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Poughkeepsie, NY 12601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person