Budget & Financial Data Technician

City of Champaign, Illinois; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Champaign, Illinois is seeking a Finance Technician to support the annual budget process with accurate salary and benefit projections and reliable financial data for city departments and leadership. You will review submissions, implement budgets, and ensure timely transfers and amendments while leveraging strong spreadsheet skills and complex financial software.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, collaboration, and delivering high-quality services to the community.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field.
• Experience performing technical support work related to accounting, budget, or payroll.
• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
• Experience with complex financial software, such as Tyler Munis, Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks, etc.
• Experience working with advanced spreadsheet applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field or accounting certificate.
• Experience reviewing and applying organizational policies or procedures.
• Public sector finance experience.
• Experience with budgeting and/or performing financial projections.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues with complex financial computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across all stages of the annual budget process.
• Develop salary and benefit projections and review departmental submissions.
• Implement adopted budgets and ensure timely entry of transfers and amendments.
• Deliver reliable financial data that supports decisions for residents, departments, and priorities.
• Collaborate to strengthen financial planning and operational effectiveness for the City.

Education

Associate degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field

Tools

Tyler Munis

Oracle

SAP

QuickBooks

Job description

City of Champaign, Illinois is seeking a Finance Technician to support the annual budget process with accurate salary and benefit projections and reliable financial data for city departments and leadership. You will review submissions, implement budgets, and ensure timely transfers and amendments while leveraging strong spreadsheet skills and complex financial software.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, collaboration, and delivering high-quality services to the community.