Senior Analyst

Job Description:

Senior Analyst

Description

Full-time position available with the Municipal Court Department, Finance & Accounting Division
Pay Range: $5,910 - $9,010 per month
Work Location: 511 E. 11th Street
Work Days and Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline: August 27, 2026

About Us

About the Municipal Court Department

The 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri - Kansas City Municipal Division, commonly known as the Municipal Court, serves as the judicial branch of the City of Kansas City. Our court is dedicated to upholding justice by providing a fair, impartial, and accessible forum for resolving alleged violations of city ordinances. We are committed to maintaining public trust through integrity, professionalism, and respect for all individuals who come before the court.

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Responsibilities

What You'll Do
• Handle questions and inquiries regarding payments, bond refunds, payment vouchers, overpayments, and electronic payment processing through JetPay to ensure accurate financial transactions and exceptional customer service.
• Ensure daily deposits, balancing, and reporting are completed independently for TVB by accounting for all cash, checks, and money orders received and securely dispatching deposits to the bank.
• Independently complete month-end journals, state vouchers, and assigned month-end accounting tasks to maintain accurate financial records and compliance requirements.
• Provide support to court vendors by processing invoices, reconciling statements, researching unpaid invoices, coordinating vendor setup documentation, and resolving payment issues promptly.
• Manage the KCPD bond ledger by receiving, verifying, depositing, and posting bond transactions accurately in PeopleSoft Financials and Show-Me Courts.
• Conduct financial, operational, and statistical analysis by researching budget activity, monitoring grant expenditures, preparing compliance reports, supporting annual reporting requirements, and assisting with performance dashboards and court data transparency initiatives.

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• Accredited Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban or Regional Planning, Economics, Organizational/Development Psychology, Project Management, Geography, or a related field and one (1) year of professional experience in corporate or municipal finance, research, accounting, planning, project/program management, or geographic information systems (GIS) analytics; OR Accredited Bachelor's degree in one of the fields listed above and three (3) years of professional experience in corporate or municipal finance, research, accounting, planning, project/program management, or geographic information systems (GIS) analytics.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [email protected] .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).