Budget Analyst I
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Do you have strong accounting skills, an eye for detail, and want a position that will provide meaningful and challenging work that supports City financial operations? The City of Cedar Rapids seeks an experienced professional to perform a variety of tasks including accounting functions, preparing budgets and financial plans, as well as performing a variety of complex research, analysis, and reporting responsibilities including identifying financial issues and recommending solutions. If this sounds like you, apply today! We are hiring for a Budget Analyst I. At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community.
We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to this position. Any person who anticipates needing accommodations for any part of the recruitment process please contact Katie Ulmer (k.ulmer@cedar-rapids.org or 319-286-5138).
What is in it for you?
The City provides outstanding pay, benefits and time off. With participation in the Wellness Program, the Choice Family PPO plan cost is only $75.38 per month for 2023!
Additionally we offer:
- Medical co-insurance for participating providers of 90% plan / 10% employee
- Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plans (IPERS) (Download PDF reader) with a 9.44% City contribution and 6.29% employee contribution
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Up to $3,000 per year in educational assistance
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous flex leave (paid-time off)
- Annual pay increases
- Typically receive annual cost of living increase depending on budget
- 100% City paid basic life insurance
- Dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- Commitment to professional development
- View our non-bargaining Choice Plan Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader)
About the Position:
Performs a variety of budget, planning, analysis, research, reporting, rate model, and accounting duties to support and assist the Analyst division.
An ideal candidate would have experience in accounting functions, be very detail and accuracy focused, and have the ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
Position Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Salary: $64,105.60 annually to commensurate with experience
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Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical examination (if applicable) and drug screen are required prior to employment with the City of Cedar Rapids.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.
- Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
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- Assists in preparing the city operating budgets and budget amendments.
- Performs budget and actual research and analysis.
- Handles importing and posting of journal entries in City Financial System.
- Assists with routine division processes.
- Runs standardized financial reports for department and Finance use.
- Creates routine written reports and financial summaries of financial performance for departments and Finance management.
- Reviews detail of transactions in City Financial system for assigned departments and processes. Determines and prepares necessary journal entries.
- Assists departments such as Public Safety and Administrative areas with routine requests and tasks that require using standardized processes for completion. Such departments have a straightforward budget with the largest cost being employee wages and benefits.
- Performs internal audits to monitor accounting and budget records.
- Ensures compliance with all established City policies.
- Performs related work as required.
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Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in accounting, research, analysis, and drawing conclusions or
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population
Salary: $64,106 - 86,570 yearly