Accounting Analyst I or II - Forcasting

City Utilities of Springfield•Springfield, MO

9d•$65,700 - $92,027

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis, the Accounting Analyst provides analytical support for developing, administering, and analyzing the Operating Budget and multi-year Operating Plan for a utility providing electric, natural gas, water, transportation, and telecommunications/broadband services. The role prepares budget and operating plan schedules, financial reports, forecasts, reconciliations, journal entries, and project management reporting. It collects, validates, and analyzes financial and operational data to support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management decision-making. The analyst collaborates with Financial Planning & Analysis staff and operational departments to maintain reporting systems and provide financial information for planning activities. The position also supports external funding opportunities, including grant application development, financial analysis, and coordination with internal stakeholders. The level—Accounting Analyst I or II—depends on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Accounting Analyst I: Two years of recent progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, financial analysis, financial planning, or a related business field.
Accounting Analyst II: Five years of recent progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, financial analysis, or a related business field, including at least two years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or financial planning.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate financial information and reporting results.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build positive working relationships and explain financial information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and adapt to evolving technologies and systems.
Ability to remain alert and aware of surroundings and respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner.
Ability to express or exchange ideas through spoken words and receive detailed information through oral communication.
Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, and close visual acuity to operate a computer.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting practices, financial reporting, and automated financial systems.
Utility experience.
Experience preparing financial models, forecasts, and management reporting.
An advanced degree or professional certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, CGMA, or CGFM.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining the Operating Budget and multi-year Operating Plan, including financial statements, supporting schedules, reports, dashboards, and presentations.
Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
Maintain budget reporting systems and project management reporting, including project setup, reporting layouts, reconciliations, and budget reporting.
Prepare budget and operating plan schedules, financial reports, forecasts, reconciliations, journal entries, and project management reporting.
Collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis staff and operational departments to maintain reporting systems and provide financial information for financial planning activities.
Support external funding opportunities, including grant application development, financial analysis, and coordination with internal stakeholders.