Budget & Forecast Analyst I

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

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.