Description
Robert Half is searching for a Budget Analyst for a company in Union City, California.
Responsibility:
• Administers bidding process and contracts for vendor performance/compliance within established limits (e.g. prepare specifications, evaluate bids, recommend 2 vendors, conduct bid meetings, etc.) for the purpose of securing items and/or services within budget and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assists auditors in providing requested information for the purpose of providing necessary documentation for completion of audit.
• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. vendors, staff, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with a wide variety of purchasing policies and procedures, and/or monitoring purchasing processes.
• Evaluates vendors for the purpose of determining their capability for performing to established specifications.
• Issues purchase orders, etc. for the purpose of completing purchasing processes in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains purchasing information, files and records (e.g. Requests for Proposal, purchase orders, vender files, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Negotiates with vendors for the purpose of resolving purchasing issues and/or ensuring purchases are within state and City requirements/regulations.
• Oversees required processes (e.g. orders, work orders and requisitions for supplies, equipment, conference requests, bids for potential commodities, supplies equipment and services, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring necessary resources to support City operations.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Initiates short- and long-range revenue policy analysis and develops revenue enhancement strategies.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Budgeting, Tyler Munis Software, GASB, Municipality Accounting, Supervisory
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, financial management, economics, business administration or related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional municipal or government financial management experience with substantial work in, budget preparation, administration, analysis, organization-wide coordination, and supervision. A CPA, CPFO, or similar designation or a graduate degree in Public or Business Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and have a satisfactory driving record.
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