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Budget Analyst

Salary

$73,365.76 - $77,226.24 Annually

Location

Toledo, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00137

Department

Finance

Division

Accounts

Opening Date

06/05/2025

Closing Date

6/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

To support the development and continuous oversight of the city of Toledo’s budget and perform detailed analysis, forecasting and reporting to ensure the effective allocation of public resources.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

+ Assist in the preparation of the city's annual operating budget, including presentations and budget documents for presentation to the Mayor, City Council and the public.

+ Review departmental budget submissions for accuracy and completeness and support departments with ongoing monitoring and budget training.

+ Monitor spending and revenue collections, identify variances and recommend corrective actions.

+ Conduct financial and programmatic analysis to support decisions on service levels, staffing and projects.

+ Provide cost estimates for changes in positions, monitor and update position control schedules accordingly.

+ Support compliance with local, state and federal funding requirements.

+ Review approved legislation and authorized appropriations.

+ Create operating and grant budget adjustments as necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

+ Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (SAP, Oracle, etc.).

Skill in:

+ Computer software – Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

+ Using active listening with independent judgement to problem-solve issues that could arise.

+ Interacting with public and Council members.

+ Preparing financial documents, reports or budgets for requested meetings.

Ability to:

+ Maintain confidentiality and keep personnel information secure.

+ Utilize mathematical reasoning.

+ Communicate effectively through written and oral communication.

+ Manage time effectively with an excellent attention to detail.

+ Analyze assigned division/departments budget and accounting for accuracy.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

+ Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.

+ Four (4) years of governmental fund accounting experience or financial experience, preferably in the public sector.

+ A Master's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance may be substituted for one (1) year of governmental fund accounting experience or financial experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

+ None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will frequently stand, walk, sit, kneel, and stoop. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. On occasion, employee may be required to work extended hours and may need to travel to off-site meetings. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is constantly indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.

Class Code: (7262) Administrative Analyst 3

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.

OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.

For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/

Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.

Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.

For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).

Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Roth 401(k)

The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.

Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.

01

Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo?

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+ No

02

If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division.

03

What is your highest level of education?

+ High School Diploma or G.E.D.

+ Some College

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ Doctorate Degree

+ None of the above

04

Please list the major and any concentrations of your Bachelor's Degree.

05

How many years of governmental fund accounting or financial experience do you have?

+ Four (4) or more years of experience

+ Three (3) years but less than Four (4) years of experience

+ Two (2) years but less than Three (3) years of experience

+ One (1) year but less than Two (2) years of experience

+ Less than One (1) year of experience

+ No experience

06

Describe your experience with governmental fund accounting or financial experience.

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Employer

City of Toledo

Address

One Government Center Ste 1920

Toledo, Ohio, 43604

Phone

419-245-1500

Website

http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/

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