Grant & Budget Analyst

austintexas; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a Financial Analyst II to provide financial oversight and analytical support for cost recovery, operating funds, and grant-related activities. You will monitor and analyze financial transactions, identify variances, and ensure eligible costs are allocated, documented, billed, and reimbursed per agreements and policies.

The role supports budgeting, forecasting, and business planning, while strengthening internal controls and improving financial tracking for operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with 2 years of related experience.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial analysis and periodic/ad-hoc reports by researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data, reporting on variances and trends, and compiling financial information from various financial systems.
• Monitors and analyzes expenses and activities and identifies and solves potential or existing problems.
• Prepares work for processing by gathering and sorting documents and related information; verifying correct funding.
• Monitors and provides assistance with components of the annual operating budget, forecast, estimates, business plan, performance measures and satisfaction surveys.
• Assures compliance with conditions of grant by monitoring and analyzing Interlocal agreements, contracts, grants and subcontract expenses and activities; ensuring compliance with federal and local laws. Prepares and submits grant reporting.
• Prepares/approves accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.
• Reviews documentation and funding information for accuracy and ensures that transactions are processed in accordance with city policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices.
• Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural and financial information and guidance with financial systems.
• Researches and provides information requested by City Council, City management, boards and commissions, vendors, the public, regulatory agencies and other City offices.
• Maintains computer spreadsheets and databases to support project data analysis and financial reporting.
• Monitors and analyzes revenue by researching, compiling, reviewing accounts and summarizing current and historical data.

Skills

Public budgeting

Accounting principles

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Job description

City of Austin is seeking a Financial Analyst II to provide financial oversight and analytical support for cost recovery, operating funds, and grant-related activities. You will monitor and analyze financial transactions, identify variances, and ensure eligible costs are allocated, documented, billed, and reimbursed per agreements and policies.

The role supports budgeting, forecasting, and business planning, while strengthening internal controls and improving financial tracking for operational