Finance Analyst I Colorado Springs Airport

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 29 - 34

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description / Position Overview

Finance Analyst I Colorado Springs Airport

The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join the Colorado Springs Airport team! As an Analyst I you will perform a variety of entry-level financial accounting and analytical duties in support of Airport operations and capital projects. This includes preparing and submitting entries into the citys financial ERP system maintaining and reconciling financial records analyzing airport expenditures and revenues supporting grant management activities and ensuring compliance with federal state and local funding requirements.

This is an entry-level role in the Analyst series designed to help you develop professional financial and analytical experience within a dynamic airport environment. Under close supervision you will learn and apply City and departmental procedures while contributing to the fiscal integrity and operational success of the Colorado Springs Airport.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year and any furloughs subsequently approved.

*We encourage interested applicants to apply early as applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position may close without prior notice once filled.*

Benefits Offered:

Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
PERA Retirement
Paid Time Off: Vacation Sick and Holidays
Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
Wellness Programs Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts
Medical Management Programs
Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Long Term Care
HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care

Job Type: Full-time; Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM; on-site
Hourly Salary:$29.13 - $34.97

As a Finance Analyst I you will:

Prepare and submit airport entries into the citys financial ERP system.
Monitor and research the status of airport payments and receipts
Review financial transactions for accuracy completeness and compliance with established procedures and regulations.
Prepare and maintain spreadsheets financial reports and supporting documentation using PeopleSoft and Microsoft Excel.
Assist with reconciling ledgers accounts and statements across multiple funding sources.
Collect organize and analyze financial data to identify trends and assist in budget and expenditure tracking.
Support the preparation and monitoring of the Airports operating and capital improvement budgets.
Help analyze expenditures and revenue to ensure effective use of funding and adherence to approved budgets.
Help prepare grant applications and assist with budget setup revisions reporting and close-out activities.
Support the development of billing documentation reimbursements and audit materials for grant and matching fund programs.
Research and interpret funding rules and guidelines under the direction of higher-level staff.
Participate in creating and updating financial procedures templates and tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Provide general financial and administrative support to other members of the Airport Finance team as needed

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on theCity of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

Basic principles and practices of accounting budgeting and financial analysis.
Governmental accounting and reporting methods.
Standard research techniques data collection and financial tracking procedures.
Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel Word and Outlook.
Modern office methods procedures and equipment.

Ability to:

Perform accurate and detailed financial and numerical work.
Collect organize and analyze financial and operational data.
Learn and apply City State and Federal policies and procedures related to municipal and airport finance.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
Manage multiple assignments meet deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers management and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field such as finance accounting business administration or public administration.
One (1) year of full-time professional financial or analytical experience.

Substitutions:We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences.Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.We encourage all to apply!

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables formulas data analysis).
Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Experience in government municipal or airport finance or accounting.
Experience with grant tracking reporting or auditing.

Additional Information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin atfor any questions about this position.

Environmental Conditions	Frequency
Primary Work Environment	Office Environment
Extreme Temperature	Never
Wetness and Humidity	Never
Respiratory Hazards	Never
Noise and Vibrations	Never
Physical Hazards	Never
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards	Never
Exposure to Communicable Diseases	Never

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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The Citys job classifications including physical demands and descriptions can be found on theColorado Springs Class Specifications page

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Description / Position OverviewFinance Analyst I Colorado Springs AirportThe City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join the Colorado Springs Airport team! As an Analyst I you will perform a variety of entry-level financial accounting and analyt...