Public Sector Finance Technician: Budget & Data Expert

City of Champaign; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Champaign seeks a Finance Technician to shape financial health and strategic direction through accurate data. You’ll contribute to salary and benefit projections, review department submissions, and help implement budgets for transparent decision-making.

Strong analytical skills and advanced spreadsheet use are essential. Join a team delivering high-quality services to the community by ensuring timely financial transfers and amendments while collaborating across departments and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field.
• Experience performing technical support work related to accounting, budget, or payroll.
• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
• Experience with complex financial software such as Tyler Munis, Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks, etc.
• Experience working with advanced spreadsheet applications.

Responsibilities

• Supports the annual budget process with salary and benefit projections.
• Reviews departmental submissions, implements adopted budgets, and ensures timely transfers.
• Delivers reliable financial data to inform decisions across residents and departments.

Skills

Budget & payroll support

Technical accounting support

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Associates degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field or accounting certificate

Tools

Tyler Munis

Oracle

SAP

QuickBooks

Job description

The City of Champaign seeks a Finance Technician to shape financial health and strategic direction through accurate data. You’ll contribute to salary and benefit projections, review department submissions, and help implement budgets for transparent decision-making.

Strong analytical skills and advanced spreadsheet use are essential. Join a team delivering high-quality services to the community by ensuring timely financial transfers and amendments while collaborating across departments and