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Examples of Work Performed

• Facilitates the annual budget preparation process by providing information and expertise to administrative staff of assigned departments.
• Composes portions of the annual budget.
• Monitors financial data submitted by assigned departments for accuracy, completeness, and quality control.
• Gathers and organizes information to be used in administrative and procedural analysis.
• Supports citizen engagement efforts at traditional meetings and though social media.
• Develops portions of organizational financial reports that cover assigned departments.
• Develops and presents financial recommendations.
• Conducts financial studies as assigned.
• May provide staff support to boards or committees as assigned.
• Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Ability to research, analyze, summarize, and report findings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of financial analysis and planning.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments, and City officials.
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information, including in spreadsheet development, using basic mathematical and descriptive statistical operations.
• Some knowledge of an integrated financial system.
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver\'s license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

• Graduation from a four-year college with a major or minor in finance, business administration, public administration.
• One year of work experience in budgeting, accounting, or financial administration.
• One year of experience in local government through an entry-level professional position or internship.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
• Successful attainment of passing scores on the pre-employment test.Candidates will be required to take the following assessments:

1. Analytical Skills
2. Business Writing
3. Microsoft Excel 2013 - Whole Test\ \

Preferred Experience and Training

• Masters degree in public administration, Finance or Business Administration.
• One year of experience in local government budgeting or financial administration.
• Advanced proficiency in financial management software and tools.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check