Budget Analyst
Company: Smart
Location: Detroit
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Budget Analyst Department: Finance Section: Financial
Reporting & Budget General Summary Under general supervision, the
Budget Analyst is responsible for assisting in the budget
development and maintenance of the Authority’s annual operating
budget, and preparation of the Authority’s financial reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities Reviews and assists with budget
preparation. Compiles and analyzes data for budget development.
Assists departments with preparing annual budget requests by
responding to inquiries and providing financial data. Prepares
budget details for the fiscal year. Prepares and formulates complex
budgetary analyses and reports. Examines submitted budgetary data
for accuracy, appropriateness and documentation. Liaison with other
departments to accumulate actual cost information for development
and maintenance of budget. Provides overall financial and
analytical support as required. Monitors expenditures related to
budgets to ensure availability funds. Periodically reviews
operating budget in order to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
Researches and analyzes discrepancies and prepares the appropriate
correctional transactions for management’s review. Liaison with
Procurement Department to ensure availability of budget and proper
classification for Purchase Orders. Examines and posts various
journal entries to the general ledger system. Assists in the
monthly preparation of financial reports. Identifies and analyzes
actual to budget variances. Assists in financial statement
quarterly reviews and annual audit work papers preparation.
Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. Five or more years of
accounting or budget analysis experience. An equivalent combination
of education and experience may be substituted for minimum
requirements. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of accounting software packages. Experience with
computers and accounting software. SMART is an Equal Opportunity
Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender
Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age THE AUTHORITY RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO REVISE OR CHANGE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION AT ANY TIME.
Keywords: Smart, Dearborn Heights , Budget Analyst, Accounting, Auditing , Detroit, Michigan
