Financial Analyst- Budget - 2026 - 03092

City of Fayetteville, Arkansas•Fayetteville, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fayetteville is committed to attracting, engaging and rewarding a multi-generational workforce. By offering a total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits plans and a purposeful work life, the City is an employer of choice focused on serving our community. Essential Job Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Note: All City of Fayetteville positions require employees to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive. Other essential duties of this position include the following: 1. Assist with the coordination and production of a Mayor proposed budget and a City Council adopted budget. 2. Assist with the coordination and production of a proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and a City Council adopted Five-Year Capital Improvement Program including detailed project descriptions which fit within the funding available for capital improvements. 3. May assist with the coordination, monitoring and maintenance of the project accounting system for all capital projects to ensure budgetary compliance is achieved. Provide consultation to department directors, division heads and project managers on capital budget and expenditure matters to ensure all budget and accounting principles are followed. 4. Provide consultation to various department directors and division heads on position budget and expenditure matters to ensure all budget principles are followed. 5. May assist with maintaining the position control system. 6. Evaluate capital project and operational budget submissions for accuracy and funding requirements. Perform financial analyses as needed to determine cost-benefit, fiscal impact and cost effectiveness. 7. Maintain Capital Improvement Program and budget systems software utilizing commercially available database, spreadsheet, and word processing applications. 8. Participate in the development and management of various database programs to support budgeting, tracking, analysis, and financial reporting. 9. Review budget performance reports to ensure they comply with the City’s budgetary policies and proposed budget amendments as needed. 10. Assist on special projects with division staff and upper management to provide reports and recommendations regarding City operations and city-wide policies and procedures. 11. Prepare reports as necessary for management requirements. 12. Perform other related duties as required or assigned. Secondary Job Duties Secondary duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a college or university in Accounting, Finance or a related field and two years of related experience in a governmental budget/finance field is required.
Must successfully pass criminal background check, including but not limited to convictions, guilty pleas, or no contest pleas to violent offenses, theft offenses and any offense under A.C.A. 21-15-103 and A.C.A. 21-15-111.
Effectively communicate with others orally and in writing.
Must be able to use independent judgment and discretion in prioritizing work and completing assigned projects on a timely basis.
Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
Must have the ability to provide analysis, projections and recommendations on revenues, expenditures and financial policies.
Must be proficient in the use of a computer and related software programs such as word processing applications and be highly proficient in spreadsheet applications.
Must have the ability to become proficient in the City’s financial and budgeting software applications.
Must be able to effectively operate standard office equipment.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently is required to sit.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Vision abilities to accomplish computer and office work.

Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination and production of a Mayor proposed budget and a City Council adopted budget.
Assist with the coordination and production of a proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and a City Council adopted Five-Year Capital Improvement Program including detailed project descriptions which fit within the funding available for capital improvements.
May assist with the coordination, monitoring and maintenance of the project accounting system for all capital projects to ensure budgetary compliance is achieved.
Provide consultation to department directors, division heads and project managers on capital budget and expenditure matters to ensure all budget and accounting principles are followed.
Provide consultation to various department directors and division heads on position budget and expenditure matters to ensure all budget principles are followed.
May assist with maintaining the position control system.
Evaluate capital project and operational budget submissions for accuracy and funding requirements.
Perform financial analyses as needed to determine cost-benefit, fiscal impact and cost effectiveness.
Maintain Capital Improvement Program and budget systems software utilizing commercially available database, spreadsheet, and word processing applications.
Participate in the development and management of various database programs to support budgeting, tracking, analysis, and financial reporting.
Review budget performance reports to ensure they comply with the City’s budgetary policies and proposed budget amendments as needed.
Assist on special projects with division staff and upper management to provide reports and recommendations regarding City operations and city-wide policies and procedures.
Prepare reports as necessary for management requirements.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Secondary duties as assigned.