Charlotte Area Transit System · 1 day ago
Budget & Finance Analyst - Procurement
CMPD HQ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$59K/yr - $74K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Charlotte is a diverse and inclusive community, and they are seeking a Budget & Finance Analyst - Procurement to support purchasing and accounts payable functions. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial and procurement processes.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Support the department Procurement Card (P-Card) holders by reviewing transactions, checking for policy compliance, and assisting with allocation and reconciliation by end of the month deadline
Verify travel documentation for policy compliance, manage spend authorizations, and follow up to complete expense reconciliations
Review and enter requisitions to initiate purchase orders for the department
Perform open purchase order analysis and reporting
Review and reconcile vendor statements, verify payments, and coordinate with vendors and department to ensure timely and accurate payments
Coordinate with vendor and departments to resolve discrepancies
Enter requests for check (RFC) into the city’s financial system
Responsible for daily deposits and custodial funds expense statements
Assist in internal reviews of financial and procurement records for accuracy and compliance
Participate in training sessions to understand financial and procurement systems and share knowledge with department as needed
Perform other duties as assigned: This includes any other tasks that are assigned by the supervisor
Qualification
Required
High School graduate or equivalent with three (3) years of related experience
OR Associate's Degree with one (1) year of related experience
Knowledge of accounting, budget, and procurement principles
Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across multiple departments and external suppliers
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying departmental policies and procedures
Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
Basic skills using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
Familiar with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g. Workday)
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Coursework or certification in procurement, accounting, or finance is a plus
Experience in a government or public-sector environment is desirable but not required
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
Company
Charlotte Area Transit System
Charlotte Area Transit System
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elizabeth Presutti
Deputy Director, Chief Administrative Officer
Jason (JL) Lawrence
Chief Planning Officer
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