Airport Financial Planning Forecaster

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

3d•$63,401 - $90,000

About The Position

Provides forecasting for the financial planning activities of the business unit and participates in preparation of the annual budget, reviews monthly expenditures, and ensures budgetary goals are met. This is a fully seasoned professional-level role capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the profession. The position works under general supervision, with review and advice from a manager or senior-level professional. The role supports the development and implementation of processes and tools for timely, accurate budgets; conducts financial planning and project analysis; analyzes and reconciles operating and capital budgets, contracts, appropriations, expenditures, and encumbrances; and monitors spending and forecasts expenditures. It prepares reports and trend summaries, supports audits, resolves customer account disputes, enters data into accounting systems, and reviews and prepares monthly billing. The position may provide guidance and training to lower-level analysts, interpret organizational policies, recommend exceptions, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Two years of work experience in budget analysis.
Thorough knowledge of departmental and budgetary policies and procedures.
General financial planning and accounting knowledge.
Knowledge of GAAP principles.
Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency operating Microsoft Office, accounting software, and databases; interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with elected officials, management, other employees, and members of the public as they relate to the assigned department.
Ability to assemble information and compile concise, clear, and effective written reports and documents.
Critical-thinking ability.
Ability to interpret and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
One year of financial experience.

Responsibilities

Provide forecasting for the business unit’s financial planning activities.
Participate in preparing the annual budget, review monthly expenditures, and help ensure budgetary goals are met.
Support the creation and implementation of processes and tools that deliver timely and accurate budgets for assigned departments.
Perform special financial planning and project analyses.
Analyze appropriations, expenditures, and encumbrances of departmental capital and operating budgets using an appropriate database.
Analyze and reconcile departmental budgets and contracts to ensure compliance with policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Prepare summaries and reports for Budget and Finance as needed.
Monitor department spending patterns to manage the operating budget and forecast expenditures.
Apply organizational policies; may interpret policies and recommend exceptions.
Provide guidance and training to lower-level analysts as required.
Assist with interim and year-end audits.
Research and resolve customer account disputes.
Summarize data into trend reports.
Gather and compile data, and import and enter it into accounting systems.
Review and prepare variable and fixed monthly billing.
Perform other duties as assigned.