Accounting Analyst I or II - Forcasting

City Utilities of Springfield; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined benefit retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

City Utilities is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support the operating budget and multi-year plan for essential utility services. You will prepare schedules, reports, forecasts, and project management reporting, partnering with finance and operational teams.

The role emphasizes data validation, financial modeling, and clear communication of results to drive informed decisions. A related bachelor’s degree is required, with progress in expanding financial planning capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Two years of accounting/financial experience for Analyst I.
• Five years with two in financial analysis/forecasting for Analyst II.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Operating Budget and multi-year plan with schedules and dashboards.
• Collect, validate, analyze data to support budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
• Maintain budget reporting systems and project management reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or Business

Job description

Connect to a career at City Utilities! CU has been connecting our community to the services they need for every day life since 1945. From electricity to power our lives, clean water to be healthy, natural gas to stay warm, internet to keep businesses connected, to transit services to get them where they need to go.

Pay Details: Accounting Analyst I (Grade 56) Minimum: $65,700/year Midpoint: $80,482 Accounting Analyst II – (Grade 57) Minimum: $73,622/year Midpoint: $92,027

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Purpose of Position

Under the general direction of the Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis, provides analytical support for the development, administration, and financial analysis of the Operating Budget and multi-year Operating Plan for a utility providing electric, natural gas, water, transportation, and telecommunications/broadband services. Prepares budget and operating plan schedules, financial reports, forecasts, reconciliations, journal entries, and project management reporting. Collects, validates, and analyzes financial and operational data to support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management decision-making. Collaborates with Financial Planning & Analysis staff and operational departments to maintain reporting systems and provide financial information in support of financial planning activities. Supports the pursuit of external funding opportunities, including grant application development, financial analysis, and coordination with internal stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Assists in developing and maintaining the Operating Budget and multi-year Operating Plan, including financial statements, supporting schedules, reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Collects, validates, analyzes, and interprets financial and operational data to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Maintains budget reporting systems and project management reporting, including project setup, reporting layouts, reconciliations, and budget reporting.

What We’re Looking For

Accounting Analyst I: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. Two years of recent progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, financial analysis, financial planning, or a related business field is required.

Accounting Analyst II: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. Five years of recent progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, financial analysis, or a related business field is required, including at least two years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or financial planning.

Preferred Skills

Working knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting practices, financial reporting, and automated financial systems. 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 with the ability to build positive working relationships and explain financial information to technical and non-technical audiences.

Why Join Us?

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including company-paid defined benefit retirement plan.
• Work on projects that directly impact the safety and reliability of essential community services.
• Collaborate with experienced utility professionals in a supportive team environment.
• Lead meaningful infrastructure improvements and long-term system planning efforts.
• Build your career through challenging technical work, project leadership, and professional growth opportunities.

Working Conditions

Primarily a normal office environment. The position may require occasional work outside of regular business hours to support operational meetings, critical business needs, or other time-sensitive activities.

Additional Information

Utility experience is preferred. Experience preparing financial models, forecasts, and management reporting is preferred. An advanced degree or professional certification, such as CPA, CMA, CFA, CGMA, or CGFM, is preferred. Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and receive detailed information through oral communication. Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, and close visual acuity to operate a computer is required. Candidates must be able to work effectively with diverse groups and adapt to evolving technologies and systems. Employees must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner.

Testing

Testing may be required.

EEO

City Utilities offers equal employment opportunities to individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or marital status. Learn more about CU and EEO.

About CU

Here at CU, we pride ourselves on being a progressive, community-owned utility serving 320 square miles in southwest Missouri since 1945 with electricity, natural gas, water, broadband, and public transportation services. Our vision is to deliver world-class services and exceptional value to our customers. This can only be accomplished by hiring and retaining world-class talent who embody our core values of safety, integrity, customer service, inclusion, leadership, and respect. These guiding principals support our vision and shape our culture and are used every day in everything we do while serving our community.