Part Time Budget Analyst

City of Alameda; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Alameda is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to join the Finance Department's Budget team in a part-time capacity.

The role involves working with the City's financial ERP and budgeting systems, collaborating with multiple departments, and supporting the Budget Team through its biennial cycle as it prepares the FY 27-29 Biennial Budget.

Qualifications

• Proficient data analysis and Excel skills to support budget planning.
• Readiness to learn government software systems such as Tyler Munis, Open Gov and TrueComp.
• Ability to track multiple assignments and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in pursuing a career in government finance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller and Budget Team through the biennial budget cycle.
• Collaborate with City departments to develop the FY 27-29 Biennial Budget.
• Utilize financial ERP and budgeting systems for analysis and reporting.
• Track progress on multiple initiatives and maintain clear documentation.
• Communicate updates and findings to stakeholders across departments.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Written and oral communication

Multitasking

Education

Municipal budgets

Public administration

Financial planning

Accounting

Tools

Tyler Munis

Open Gov

TrueComp

Job description

The City of Alameda is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join the Finance department's Budget team. As a member of the Finance Department, you will utilize its financial ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and Budgeting systems, engage with multiple City departments, and support the Controller and the Budget Team through its biennial cycle. Currently, the team is completing a Five-Year Financial Forecast and will soon collaborate across City departments to develop its FY 27-29 Biennial Budget.

This position is a great way to begin your career in governmental finance, part time. Weekly schedules are flexible but may not exceed 28 hours per week Monday through Thursday (the City is closed Fridays, except for essential services).

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following qualities:

• Interest in exploring a career in government finance;
• Proficiency in data analysis and facility with Microsoft Office Excel;
• Readiness to learn government software systems, including Tyler Munis, Open Gov, and TrueComp;
• Ability to track and make progress on multiple assignments;
• Solid written and oral communication skills;

Candidates with education or experience in municipal budgets, public administration, financial planning, analysis, reporting, budgeting, and/or accounting are desired, but not required.

This position is in City Hall and works within the Finance Department. This is not a remote work opportunity.