Staff Assistant 3

City of Worcester; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Worcester is seeking a Staff Assistant 3 in the Budget Division to support the CFO and Budget Director with planning, analysis, and project execution. The role involves research, data collection, financial analysis, and presenting findings to improve financial systems and governance.

Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience with finance/budgeting, and strong Microsoft Office skills. Onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, business, or a related field.
• Experience or coursework in finance and budgeting.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office and related programs to analyze and/or reconcile financial data.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the CFO and Budget Director, assisting planning, analysis, execution, and project completion.
• Conduct research, data collection, and financial analysis, and prepare presentations.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to improve financial systems and governance.
• Support budgeting processes and strategic initiatives within the Budget Division.

Skills

Independent work

Punctual attendance

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Diversity collaboration

Financial report interpretation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, business, or related field

Master's degree in public administration, finance, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word processing/database entry

Job description

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Staff Assistant 3 for the Budget Division within the Office of Administration and Finance. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Staff Assistant 3 provides administrative support for the CFO while also supporting the planning, analysis, execution, and completion of projects within the department. The position engages in research, data collection, financial analysis, compilation, presentation, and project management responsibilities as assigned by the CFO or the Budget Director. The Staff Assistant 3 works closely with employees from the Office of Administration & Finance, other internal City departments and external partners and vendors to improve financial systems, strengthen governance, and advance strategic initiatives.

Bilingual Applicants Are Encouraged To Apply. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a highly reliable and punctual attendance record while managing time effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with editing documents in a word processing application and entering data into databases and/or Excel.
• Experience working in a financial setting and/or basic financial background.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to remain professional under all circumstances.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and analyses.
• Regular onsite attendance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, business, or a related field.
• Experience or coursework in finance and budgeting.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office and related programs to analyze and/or reconcile financial data.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, business, or a related field.
• Experience or coursework in finance and budgeting.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office and related programs to analyze and/or reconcile financial data.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in public administration, finance, business, or related field.
• Three (3) years of project management experience in a business setting.
• One (1) year of experience working in a municipal finance office.

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