City Budget Analyst

AccruePartners; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for professional growth

Exposure to city-wide operations

Stable career path

Job summary

A municipal organization in Statesville, NC is seeking a City Budget Analyst to lead the administration of annual budgets and support the financial decision-making process. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in budgeting, with strong analytical and communication skills. This role not only offers professional growth but also a chance to have a meaningful impact on the community's financial health.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in budgeting, management analysis, or public administration.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB standards, and governmental financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with a large ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and administration of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets.
• Analyze departmental submissions for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct financial, organizational, and policy analyses for decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Large ERP system

Job description

City Budget Analyst role at AccruePartners

Overview

Join a mission-driven municipal organization dedicated to serving the citizens of Charlotte metro city, supporting the community’s long-term growth and sustainability. Work alongside city leadership and department heads, providing financial and analytical expertise that directly impacts decision-making and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and administration of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Analyze departmental submissions for accuracy, justification, and compliance, providing recommendations to improve resource allocation.
• Monitor revenues and expenditures across departments, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain fiscal integrity.
• Conduct financial, organizational, and policy analyses, present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and City Council.
• Support long-range financial planning, forecasting, and the development of fiscal policies that guide sustainable city operations.
• Ensure compliance with state statutes, local ordinances, and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards.
• Provide consultative guidance to departments on budget procedures, performance measurement, and financial reporting.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials to support transparency and informed decision-making.
• Contribute to benchmarking and process improvement initiatives by researching best practices among comparable municipalities.

What They Offer You

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the City’s operating and capital budgets.
• Exposure to cross-departmental functions, gaining insight into city-wide operations and strategic planning.
• Professional growth and development in a government setting, with access to best practices and public sector financial management.
• A stable career path with meaningful impact on community services and infrastructure.

Why This Role Is Important

• Lead the preparation and administration of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Analyze departmental submissions for accuracy, justification, and compliance, providing recommendations to improve resource allocation.
• Monitor revenues and expenditures across departments, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain fiscal integrity.
• Conduct financial, organizational, and policy analyses, present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and City Council.
• Support long-range financial planning, forecasting, and the development of fiscal policies that guide sustainable city operations.
• Ensure compliance with state statutes, local ordinances, and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards.
• Provide consultative guidance to departments on budget procedures, performance measurement, and financial reporting.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials to support transparency and informed decision-making.
• Contribute to benchmarking and process improvement initiatives by researching best practices among comparable municipalities.

Background That Fits

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2 years of experience in budgeting, management analysis, or public administration.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB standards, and governmental financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with a large ERP system.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to assess financial issues, identify solutions, and clearly communicate recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative professional with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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