Financial Analyst I » EltasJobs

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

Licenses or Certifications:

None

Notes to Applicants

Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Your work history should include the duties you performed, and any related computer software used.

If you are selected to interview:

Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job will be assessed through skills testing for proficiency in Excel 2010.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

Pay Range

$23.44 – $29.80 per hour

Hours

Monday through Friday

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Close Date

04/28/2017

Type of Posting

External

Department

Building Services

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position

Not Applicable

Category

Professional

Location

Building Services Department, 411 Chicon, Austin TX 78701

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Advantage 3, the City of Austin’s financial/accounting software or similar financial systems.

Experience analyzing and monitoring financials (revenue and expenses), preparing reports and performing variance and trend analysis.

Experience performing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Experience with Performance Measures and Business Planning Process.

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel 2010.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Prepares accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.

Reviews documentation, funding and other information for accuracy and ensures that transactions are processed in accordance with city policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices

Prepares financial reports by preparing periodic internal and external financial documents, supporting schedules and financial reports to ensure accuracy; researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data; and reporting on financial condition and trends.

Prepares work for processing by gathering and sorting documents and related information; verifying correct funding.

Assures compliance with conditions of grant by monitoring and analyzing Interlocal agreements, contracts, grants and subcontract expenses and activities; ensuring compliance with federal and local laws. Prepares and submits grant reporting.

Provides assistance with department’s performance management activities by monitoring and reporting of performance measures and participating in business planning.

Prepares budget analysis and reports by researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical budget information and data, reporting on budget variances, and downloading financial information from various financial systems.

Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural and financial information and guidance with financial systems.

Monitors expenses and activities and identifies and solves potential or existing problems.

Researches and provides information requested by City Council, City management, boards and commissions, vendors, the public, and other City offices.

Responsibilities – Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies.

Knowledge of accounting practices and concepts.

Knowledge of internal control systems.

Knowledge of preferred business practices.

Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems.

Knowledge of financial and budget reporting.

Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models and utilizing word processing and presentation software.

Skill in effective oral and written communications.

Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.

Skill in gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information for management’s use.

Ability to resolve problems or situations that requires the exercising of good judgment.

Ability to prepare accurate and complex financial reports.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Does this job require a criminal background investigation?

This position requires a criminal background investigation

EEO/ADA

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within

the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.