Financial Analyst – Department of Finance Jobs

Overview

Position Title:Financial Analyst

Company:City Of Gilroy

Location:CA 95020, CA

Job Description:

Under general supervision of the Finance Director, the Financial Analyst will perform a variety of professional level financial and accounting duties and budget analysis work for the Finance Department. Primary responsibility will include maintenance and administration of the financial system, performance of complex accounting entries and budgetary oversight, coordination of non-routine finance projects, creation and maintenance of financial reports, and analysis of other high-level financial issues. Additional work assignments including assisting other departments are anticipated. This is an exempt, mid-management level position in the Gilroy Management Association employee group.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex accounting entries and budgetary oversight.
• Manage and coordinate non-routine projects as assigned.
• Perform professional level functions associated with the management, monitoring, and administration of the City-wide Debt Program, including assessment districts.
• Work with staff from all departments to provide information and assist with financial data and analysis.
• Review and update the annual Fee Schedule.
• Coordinate the annual financial audit process for the City.
• Conduct and or coordinate cost studies; perform analysis of information and allocation of charges.
• Coordinate phases of budget process through the financial system, plus creation and formatting of budget reports utilizing a report writer.
• Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement creative recommendations.
• Research past expenditures and project future changes using regression analysis and historical trending.
• Perform cash accounting and reconciliation duties.
• Analyze and reconcile subsidiary, budgetary, and general ledger accounts.
• Complete year-end audit tasks as assigned.
• Assist with the coordination of programs and development of data on projects or problems involving more than one department.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of responsible, professional work experience in the areas of Budgeting, Accounting, and/or Finance. One (1) year of local government accounting or finance experience that has included general accounting and budget responsibilities is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience performing detailed analysis and preparation of reports related to evaluation of financial data and budgetary compliance.
• Experience in utilization of current personal computer Excel spreadsheet and Microsoft word-processing applications.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).
• Willingness to continue education and training by learning new skills as changes occur.   Expand skills by taking additional courses and attending seminars, workshops, and individual study.
• Pass an employment background check to include a Department of Justice criminal record check.
• May be required to pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test.
• Prefer non-tobacco user.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired, but not required