Utility Accounting Analyst: Budget & Performance Insights

City of Fort Myers; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free city-paid employee health cover

3 weeks Paid Time Off

13 paid holidays

Pension plan

City-paid life insurance

Vision, Dental, Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

On-site Gym

And much more!

Job summary

City of Fort Myers is seeking a Financial Analyst for the Utility Accounting Division to prepare statistical and performance reports, budgets, and revenue forecasts. The role supports sound financial decisions and improves operating efficiency.

Essential duties include developing procedures, researching information requests, and monitoring sub-metering records. The position emphasizes accuracy, regulatory understanding, and teamwork within the finance department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; experience may substitute for the degree.
• Three years' experience in utility operation or related work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend office procedures, practices and policies.
• Prepare and analyze fiscal and performance reports, including accounting reports, billing system audit, and edit and period end reports.
• Forecast operational needs and future requirements.
• Research and prepare responses to requests for information as needed.
• Investigate and research escalated customer service problems and complaints.
• Develop and maintain records for sub-metering and monitor compliance.
• Develop and maintain a tracking system for surety bonds and letters of credit posted by commercial customers in lieu of cash deposits; handle renewals and updates.
• Prepare preliminary operating budget for management's approval and monitor budget.
• Prepare revenue projections and forecasts for use by management, the City's budget office and the City's rate consultant.
• Review applicable ordinances and resolutions to ensure fees and charges cover costs; ensure compliance with statutory requirements; update policies as needed.
• Develop performance measurements and benchmarks to evaluate the Division's performance.
• Handle special projects requiring extensive research and collaboration to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with City's MIS staff on updates to the Division's web page.
• Monitor meter-reading contract performance and manage renewals.
• Regular and reliable attendance at workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Accounting software

Customer billing

Ordinances/regulations

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

City of Fort Myers is seeking a Financial Analyst for the Utility Accounting Division to prepare statistical and performance reports, budgets, and revenue forecasts. The role supports sound financial decisions and improves operating efficiency.

Essential duties include developing procedures, researching information requests, and monitoring sub-metering records. The position emphasizes accuracy, regulatory understanding, and teamwork within the finance department.