Budget & Finance Analyst #2306-223700-02

Charlotte’s local government, with more than 7,000 employees and a $2.39 billion budget, works hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play.

The Finance Department partners with customers to achieve their service goals through sound management of finances. Finance provides strategic financial planning, accounting, and reporting services to the city, processes citywide accounts payable and accounts receivables, manages the investment of city funds and issuance of debt instruments, and provides risk control and prevention for the city. 

The City of Charlotte Finance Department is seeking a Budget and Finance Analyst to work in the Financial Reporting Division.  This position serves as a member of the Financial Reporting team which consists of a Chief Accountant, Assistant Chief Accountant, Accountants a Budget & Finance Analyst, and an Accounting Technician.

This position will perform advanced professional work managing an accounting related operation and reviewing and preparing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for governmental organizations.

The selected candidate will work with the Chief and Assistant Chief Accountant, department heads, city staff, and other financial professionals inside the organization. This position reports to the Chief Accountant.  

• Ensure the integrity of the City’s financial statements 
• Monitor financial transactions and ensure appropriate application of generally accepted accounting principles
• Participate in the preparation and review of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Assist with division’s budget development and projections
• Prepare annual and interim financial statements 
• Enter journal entries, budget entries, requisitions, contracts, request for checks, and purchase orders
• Monitor Account Payable Discrepancy Que (APDQ) and submit invoices for payment
• Import journal and budget entries 
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations 
• Prepare and update procedural processes
• Provide training in support of financial related processes 
• Conduct research and provide information as needed on various projects
• Ensure compliance with other required financial reports 
• Performs other related duties as assigned with professionalism

• Associate degree in Accounting or Finance
• In depth knowledge of governmental accounting and sophisticated governmental entities
• Three or more years of relevant government work experience in accounting

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The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.