Public Sector Financial Analyst I – Budget & Reporting

Austin, Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Financial Services is seeking a Financial Analyst I to support budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis for city departments and programs. Responsibilities include preparing and validating financial transactions, generating internal and external reports, and ensuring compliance with city policies and regulations.

The role supports the annual budget process, grant reporting, and performance management activities.

Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Experience creating and analyzing financial reports.
• Experience with budget monitoring.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.
• Reviews documentation, funding and other information for accuracy and ensures that transactions are processed in accordance with city policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices.
• Prepares financial reports by preparing periodic internal and external financial documents, supporting schedules and financial reports to ensure accuracy; researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data; and reporting on financial condition and trends.
• Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural and financial information and guidance with financial systems.

Skills

Budget monitoring

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Communication skills

Public budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Advantage

e-Capris

MicroStrategy

Job description

Austin Financial Services is seeking a Financial Analyst I to support budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis for city departments and programs. Responsibilities include preparing and validating financial transactions, generating internal and external reports, and ensuring compliance with city policies and regulations.

The role supports the annual budget process, grant reporting, and performance management activities.