Public Sector Finance Technician - Budget & Data Specialist

Corn Refiners Association; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Champaign is seeking a Finance Technician to support the annual budget cycle, deliver accurate, trusted data, and help leaders allocate resources for residents and city departments.

Starting salary range is 76,544.26–88,025.90, DOE. The role requires an associate degree and experience with financial software (Tyler Munis, Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks) and advanced spreadsheets. Applications must be submitted online by Sunday, November 15, 2026.

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

• The Finance Technician plays a vital role in strengthening the City’s financial planning and operational effectiveness by providing technical expertise across every stage of the annual budget process.
• From developing accurate salary and benefit projections to reviewing departmental submissions, implementing adopted budgets, and ensuring the timely entry of transfers and amendments, this position delivers reliable financial data for decisions.
• By pairing strong analytical skills with deep software proficiency and collaborative problem-solving, the Finance Technician enhances the City’s ability to manage resources responsibly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

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

Tools

Tyler Munis

Oracle

SAP

QuickBooks

Job description

City of Champaign is seeking a Finance Technician to support the annual budget cycle, deliver accurate, trusted data, and help leaders allocate resources for residents and city departments.

Starting salary range is 76,544.26–88,025.90, DOE. The role requires an associate degree and experience with financial software (Tyler Munis, Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks) and advanced spreadsheets. Applications must be submitted online by Sunday, November 15, 2026.