FINANCIAL ANALYST » EltasJobs

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Financial Analyst. Under general direction of the Business Operations Lead, the Financial Analyst will perform detailed fiscal and budget analysis for their assigned areas and serves as a single point of contact for all assigned areas providing guidance and customer support.

Job Duties:

Serves as a single point of contact for all assigned areas providing guidance and customer support; attends formal and informal meetings to ensure proper knowledge of assigned programs and adequate communication with programmatic personnel; prepares appropriate materials for those meetings

Researches and analyzes expenditure and revenue trends for the purpose of reporting fiscal position, prepares external and internal reports, and prepares forecasts

Develops and maintains fiscal summary information/resource information for assigned areas including data such as case load statistical, historical funding patterns, fund sources, etc.; prepares in-depth cost-benefit analyses, break even analyses, etc.

Identifies, researches, reviews, analyzes, and establishes possible impacts of proposed/pending Federal and State legislation, policy changes, or funding modifications for assigned areas

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of Governmental accounting and fiscal principles

Knowledge of Budget process

Knowledge of Principles and practices of administration with special reference to organization, fiscal management and budgetary control

Knowledge of statistical analysis and history

Knowledge of report writing techniques

Knowledge of office practices and procedures

Skills in oral and written communication

Skills in initiating expenditure corrections, journal vouchers, cash receipts with the state’s and the agency’s automated systems

Skills in analysis and interpretation of financial data

Ability to do difficult analytic work

Ability to monitor appropriations, revenues and expenditures

Ability to schedule and prioritize assignments, prepare and review federal report for grants applicable to assigned programs

Ability to use computer programs and software

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate will possess Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration with a specialty in Accounting, Finance or Economics from an accredited college or university; OR a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field such as Accounting, Finance or Economics from an accredited college or university; OR two (2) years of complex administrative work experience in budget preparation, analysis, and control, funding, financial reporting or related specialties.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.

Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

The position will require the possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12). Individuals may be required to use their personal motor vehicle.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package that is unmatched by the private sector and a culture that encourages team success and advocates for personal advancement.

Affordable Health, Dental, Vision and Life and Disability Insurance

10 holidays per year

-Paid Vacation and Sick time off – start earning it your 1st day

Eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)

Contribute to, and participate in the Arizona State Retirement System

Ride Share and Public Transit Subsidy

Career Advancement Opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunity to work remotely (home office) on an ad-hoc basis

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Kari Nagler at 602-771-1702 or email knagler@azdes.gov
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-771-2909.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.