Part Time Budget Assistant

Budget Analyst

The City of Alameda is seeking a detail-oriented and ambitious individual to join the City's Finance department's Budget team. As a member of the Finance Department you will act as a much needed support as well as a resource for employees and staff. This position is part time. The hours can vary depending on need but will not exceed 28 hours per week, over 4 days (Monday through Thursday).

This part-time role will be supporting the work of the City of Alameda's Budget Team. We are looking for someone with the following qualities :

Analytical and employs strong reasoning You will demonstrate proficiency in data analysis and the ability to work with financial data to achieve specific outcomes.

An effective communicator You will possess strong written and oral communication skills to effectively convey financial information to Alameda staff.

Organized and results-driven You will demonstrate the ability to balance multiple assignments and execute detailed projects in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

Comfortable with learning new software and data entry protocols You will demonstrate the capacity to learn new software systems and the ability to follow data entry protocols.

Relevant background You have experience working in public administration, financial planning, analysis, reporting, budgeting, and / or accounting. Prior experience in municipal budget work is a plus. If it applies, please indicate what municipality you did budget work.

To be considered, candidates must submit a completed City of Alameda Job Application form online. Applicants will be screened and evaluated based on the information provided. Federal law requires that, prior to employment, applicants must furnish proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States. California State Law requires that all recreation employees and volunteers having direct contact, supervisory or disciplinary authority over minors be fingerprinted as a condition of employment. Candidates given a conditional offer of employment will be referred for fingerprinting. Employment is conditioned upon fingerprint results. Part-time positions with the City of Alameda may be eligible for limited benefits and are considered "at-will." Part-time employment is at the discretion of the hiring department. Work schedules vary but may not exceed 28 hours per week.

We strongly encourage applicants to apply online via the City of Alameda's job board. Applications are accepted and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. The City of Alameda encourages minorities, women and the disabled to apply. It is the City's policy that all aspects of employment and promotion shall be without regard to sex, marital status or disability (except where dictated by requirements of the position), race, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religious creed, color, national origin or age. Qualified disabled persons must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. No individual may pose a direct threat to the health or safety of himself / herself or other individuals in the workplace. Barring undue hardship, reasonable accommodations can be made in the application and examination process for disabled individuals or for religious reasons. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department. Hearing Impaired TDD (510) 522-7538. The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.