Finance Analyst: Data-Driven Budgeting & Process Improvement

City of Santa Fe Springs; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

The City of Geneva is seeking a financial professional to serve as a Finance Analyst, turning data into insights and improving processes across the organization. The role blends financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, reporting, auditing, and project coordination to support effective financial management.

Responsibilities include financial reporting, budget development, audits, ERP system support, grant management, and strategic planning, with back-up duties for AP/AR and utility billing.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Tyler New World ERP and ClearGov budget software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and update journal entries, financial reports, bank reconciliations, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in the development of the annual budget process, including compiling budget data, analyzing revenue trends and expenditure forecasts, and monitoring budget performance.
• Assist with preparing year-end journal entries and audit documents; respond to auditor requests for information.
• Serve as an inter-departmental liaison and resource regarding Finance Department policies and procedures; assist staff with ERP system and training materials.
• Manage the financial portion of the City’s grants, including records for audits.
• Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external customers; back-up for AP/AR and utility billing.
• Assist Finance staff with implementing and tracking department and organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Tyler New World ERP

ClearGov budget management

Job description

The City of Geneva is seeking a financial professional to serve as a Finance Analyst, turning data into insights and improving processes across the organization. The role blends financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, reporting, auditing, and project coordination to support effective financial management.

Responsibilities include financial reporting, budget development, audits, ERP system support, grant management, and strategic planning, with back-up duties for AP/AR and utility billing.