Financial Analyst - Water

Applications for this position will be accepted on-line until 75 applications have been received, but will close no later than 11:59 PM on Monday, May 14th, 2018 .

Applications received after the 75 application limit has been reached will not be included in this recruitment process.

The Financial Analyst in the Portland Water Bureau Accounting group, is responsible for analyzing and reviewing financial reports and ensuring the compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), policies, and procedures. The Financial Analyst is expected to work closely and collaboratively with bureau staff in various work groups providing assistance preparing, reviewing, analyzing and monitoring accounting transactions. Work requires a thorough understanding of financial analysis principles, methods and techniques; sound and objective policy analysis; independently selecting appropriate analytical methods in developing proposals and recommendations. The Financial Analyst is expected to carry out individual responsibilities with initiative, independence, and creativity while exercising sound professional judgment and strong communication skills.

The Financial Analyst will develop and utilize spreadsheets and other computer application to carry out assigned duties, projects and reports; and will explain accounting policies and procedures to other bureau staff and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues. Essential duties include but are not limited to preparing periodic financial reports and providing analysis of financial data; analyzing and preparing accounting transactions; and independently initiating appropriate accounting corrections; managing several complex year-end audit schedules; developing fleet and benefit rates; reviewing capital project cost; working with the external auditors and OMF Technical Accounting on the annual audit; and monitoring interagency cost. Experience working within an SAP financial system framework is desirable.

TO QUALIFY:

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Knowledge of and experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including financial statement review and analysis.
2. Knowledge and experience applying the principles, practices, methods and techniques of financial analysis.
3. Experience preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence and other documents involving complex financial data in a manner appropriate to the audience.
4. Experience analyzing financial, operational and organizational problems and developing proposals and solutions.
5. Ability and experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of management and employees.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

An evaluation of each applicant’s training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and answers to the supplemental questions weighted 100%. A COVER LETTER IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a professional resume online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:

Your resume and answers to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
Your answers to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
Your resume should support the details described in your answers to the supplemental questions.
If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, as identified below, please describe in your answers any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.
Your resume is recommended to not exceed a total of two (2) pages combined.

Applications will be accepted until 75 applications have been received but will close no later than 11:59 pm, on closing date of this recruitment. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. Applications received after the 75 application limit has been reached will not be included in this recruitment process..

If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran’s Administration Letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran’s Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.

Veteran’s Preference documentation must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment

Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application.

It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement.

Questions?
Terrol Johnson, Senior Human Resources Analyst
Bureau of Human Resources
Terrol.Johnson@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-3172