Budget Analyst 2026-069 City of Chicopee

• 3.4 Chicopee, MA Job Details Full-time $28.75
• $41.

06 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications Contract documentation review Contract interpretation Labor contracts Data interpretation Algebra Data collection

Full Job Description City of Chicopee Position:

Budget Analyst Department:

Auditing Employment Status:

Non-Union, Non-Exempt, Full-Time ( 40 Hours )

Salary :

Grade 08, Step 01

• Step 15
• $28.75/Hour
• $41.

06/

Hour Schedule :

Monday-Friday:

8:00AM

• 5:00PM 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.

Other Duties:

Serves as the back-up Payroll person when the Senior Account Clerk is absent. Verifies and maintains all aspects of employee accrual process in Munis. Makes all necessary corrections that impact employee accrual files for W2 purposes for Workmen's Compensation and Injured on duty adjustments. Verifies all Essential Hiring Forms for job postings to make sure they are in line with Collective Bargaining Agreements and that the requesting Department has available funding for the posting. Reviews benefits for incoming and retiring employees as needed and prepares calculations for any other necessary salary adjustments due to grievances, court orders, or settlements. Maintains longevity records on all employees and prepares municipal longevity payroll. Prepares new Union Contract wage scales for employees due July 1st of each year. Prepare budgetary reports as assigned by the Auditor. Assists the Senior Account Clerk in calculation and verification of retro amounts due employees per collective bargaining agreements. ?

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. Associates degree in Business or Accounting.

• preferred Thorough knowledge of and ability to proficiently use computer programs, specifically: Munis Excel Word Municipal experience in Payroll and Accounting preferred (particularly with Munis).

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.

BENEFITS

The City of Chicopee provides its employees ( contingent upon employment status ) with a robust benefits package which include the following: Recurring Sick Time, Vacation, Thirteen Holidays Per Year, Retirement Plan, and more…

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience, and employment goals, apply today through one of the following: 'I ndeed Apply '

OR Select:

" D ownload Application" under "Tools" Human Resources Department Chicopee City Hall

• 2nd Floor 274 Front Street Chicopee, MA, 01013 Questions?

Phone:

(413) 594-1510

Email:

The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Work Location:

In person