Budget Analyst II

City of Cedar Rapids, IA • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a skilled and solutions-oriented Budget Analyst II to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for leading complex financial analysis, managing operating and capital budgets, and guiding departments through budget planning and long-term forecasting. If you're driven by data, committed to public service, and ready to make an impact through fiscal stewardship-this opportunity is for you!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in accounting, research, analysis, building cost of service rates, and making conclusions and recommendations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains City capital improvement project information in City financial system and ensures proper use of capital project funds.
• Coordinates, prepares and maintains the city operating and capital improvement project budgets and budget amendments and ensures proper use of funds and budget.
• Creates detailed written reports and financial summaries of financial information or performance.
• Performs a variety of detailed budget and actual review, research, analysis, and reporting.
• Reviews detail of transactions and maintains financial information in City Financial system.
• Responsible for mid-month and month end processes to ensure the integrity of the Financial system.
• Reviews and approves City journal entries.
• Identifies problems and issues and provides solutions, recommendations, and alternate options.
• Prepares long term financial plans, complex calculations, and rate structures.
• Provides a variety of department and finance training and guidance.
• Leads departments such as Internal service areas and Public Works through annual budget and planning processes while setting fees and ensuring financial sustainability of operations and capital improvement projects.
• Performs internal audits to monitor accounting and budget records.
• Ensures compliance with all established City policies.
• Assists with special projects such as cost/benefit analysis.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree