Budget/Financial Accounting Analyst (Budget Focused) **City of Dubuque** 1 Positions ID: 78625 Posted On 08/18/2025 **Job Overview** **Position Summary** **_*The duties of this position require working non-traditional hours during audit season and other granting agency deadlines throughout the year._** **GENERAL SUMMARY:** The Budget/Financial Accounting Analyst is a budget focused position that will examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations; analyze budgeting and accounting reports; perform budgeting, performance measurement and lead analyst duties in support of the budget development and control function; provide complex technical staff assistance to the Budget Manager, Finance Manager; Chief Financial Officer, and perform other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to follow a management philosophy that is input-oriented and values equity, analytical, independent judgment, problem solving, and the development of partnerships; and values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. **DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:** Responsible for the creation, distribution and explanation of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets, including preparing budget instructions and appropriate documents and monitoring progress on budget preparation; assists in the preparation of the City’s long-range financial projections; assists departments in specifying requirements for their annual operating budgets and expenditure plans, including training departments in the use of the system and budget development; assists in the preparation and analysis of amendments to the operating and capital budgets; supports presentation of complex financial information to management and other groups and conducts research and analysis on projects that have significant impact on the department and City. An important component of this position is to work as part of an internal team to create a more data-driven, high performance organization focusing on outcomes, which includes cross departmental cooperation and integration using performance measurement and evaluation which leads to an equitable community of choice. Work is performed under the supervision of the Budget Manager, and in accordance with general policies and guidelines established by the City Manager and City Council. Work is reviewed by the Budget Manager through meetings, reports and results achieved. **Job Duties** **JOB DUTIES:** + Prepare Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Program documents; and financial and budgetary reports. + Manages the financial system’s project ledger function by advising staff on the use of the project ledger, recommending and implementing specific strategies + Participate in department and external committees; + Review and analyze data submitted by departments and divisions for inclusion within annual budget and five-year capital improvement plan. + Submits the City budget to Government Finance Officers Association for review. + Prepare and present complex reports and analyses to individuals and groups. + Provide information and training to staff on financial management, planning, budgets, expenditures, and revenue forecasting. + Develop training materials and conduct training for departments involved in financial management, planning, and budgets. + Perform financial forecasting and prepare budget-related projections; perform cost control and containment analysis; monitor program delivery, expenditure and revenue reports and take corrective action, participate in fund balancing and reconciliation efforts. + Research related to departments, divisional, and/or program budget and finance matters, perform financial analysis, and make recommendations; develop forms and systems; assist in identifying financial system problems. + Prepare audit work papers, sales tax reports, and bank reconciliations. + Collaborate on methods, communication, and customer satisfaction improvements. + Respond to questions and service requests. + Coordinate with committees designed to integrate high-performance government principles. + Perform other duties as assigned. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:** + **Economics and Accounting** - Knowledge of economic, generally accepted and governmental accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. + **Administration and Management** - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. + **Clerical** – Knowledge utilizing Microsoft Word, including formatting, creating tables of contents and datalinks; and Microsoft Excel, including functions of pivot tables, complex formulas, charts, graphs and maintaining data integrity. + **Law and Government** - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules. + **Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making** - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways or options to solve a problem, and picking the best one. + **Complex Problem Solving** – Research, analyze, evaluate and solve complex analytical problems. + **Mathematical Reasoning** - Choosing the right type of math to solve a problem. + **Inductive and Deductive Reasoning** - Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information and using rules to solve problems. + **Communication** - Verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. + **Organization** – Prioritize a heavy workload under the pressure of competing assignments and deadlines. **Qualifications** **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management, Financial Mathematics or related field; + Or any combination of related experience and training equivalent to four-year degree. **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Experience in budget/finance analysis, accounting, or auditing. + Experience in local, state, or federal government budget or finance. **Supplemental Information** **RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:** Employee shall establish their principal place of residence within fifty (50) miles of the corporate limits of the city of Dubuque as soon as practicable after appointment, but within two years of appointment. **OVERTIME STATUS:** Exempt Primary Contact 214881 City of Dubuque Human Resources Department Human Resources Department, Human Resources Department 563-589-4125 Phone Phone Phone Fax humanresources@cityofdubuque.org Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Accounting/Auditing Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary $77,019.28 - $100,671.38 Annually Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement **Qualifications** Education Bachelors Experience 2-5 Years Company ID 931 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250818 End Date 20250908 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Accounting Intern (Assurance or Tax) Eide Bailly Accounting/AP Clerk CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc. 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The City of Dubuque values its employees and offers competitive salaries and benefits such as: + Health and Dental Insurance + 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave + Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays + Flexible Spending Accounts + Retirement Savings (IPERS) + Deferred Compensation Plan + Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage + Short-Term Disability + Employee Assistance Program + Tuition Reimbursement Program + Longevity Pay Starting After 6 Years of Service + Flexible Work Arrangements + Paid Time Volunteering With positions in over 30 departments and divisions, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the City of Dubuque. Ready to join our team? Visit www.CityOfDubuque.org/Jobs .