Budget & Forecasting Analyst I

City Utilities; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit retirement plan

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

City Utilities in Springfield, MO seeks an Accounting Analyst I or II to support the financial planning team. You will help develop the operating budget and multi-year plans, collect and analyze financial data, and prepare budgets, forecasts, and reports.

A strong foundation in accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis is essential. The role offers a clear path for growth from Analyst I to Analyst II, with opportunities to work on grant funding analyses and management reporting, within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, or financial planning (Analyst I).
• 5+ years of experience including financial analysis, budgeting, or financial planning (Analyst II).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining the Operating Budget and multi-year Operating Plan.
• Collect, validate, and analyze financial and operational data for budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain budget reporting systems and project management reporting.

Skills

Analytical

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

ERP systems

Financial systems

Job description

City Utilities in Springfield, MO seeks an Accounting Analyst I or II to support the financial planning team. You will help develop the operating budget and multi-year plans, collect and analyze financial data, and prepare budgets, forecasts, and reports.

A strong foundation in accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis is essential. The role offers a clear path for growth from Analyst I to Analyst II, with opportunities to work on grant funding analyses and management reporting, within a