Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst position in the Finance Department works within the accounting and budget & evaluation divisions.  The key functions of the Financial Analyst include analyzing and evaluating complex financial data, developing a variety of reports including financial statements, budgets, and regulatory reports, coordinating and conducting special projects which involve the analysis of accounting issues, budget requests, and utilization of City resources, and providing analytical support to other City departments.    The Financial Analyst will be responsible for some treasury operations, compliance with payment card data security standards and governmental accounting standards, working with budgeting and dashboard software to increase reporting and transparency capabilities, and handling allocations and monitoring City revenues among other duties.  

The mission of the Finance Department is to effectively and efficiently provide the highest quality of fiscal services to the citizens of Springfield, elected officials and all city employees. We are committed to integrity, accountability and customer service to accomplish our mission and to serve our customers.  

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; or graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field with a minor or emphasis in Accounting with a minimum of 15 credit hours;

• The degree requirement must be supplemented with three years of applicable experience such as budgeting, accounting, or municipal administration. 

• A position in the Planning and Development Department may require applicable experience with a bank or similar financial institution.

• A Master's Degree in Public Administration may be desirable for specific assignments.

• None required.  

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace.  Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety.  The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.  Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.