Financial Analyst I
SLCGOV
Country: United States of America
Location: City Hall
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: October 16, 2024
Position Title:
Financial Analyst IJob Description:
Incumbent performs professional Financial Analyst assignments, including special studies and surveys to summarize and analyze complex financial actions and prepare recommendations for policy, procedure, control or action. Provides interpretation and application of department or division-level financial policies, governmental legislation, accounting theory or customer financial regulations which may require knowledge of financial principles, practices, and application. Evaluates financial reports, plans, capital expenditures, billing/assessments, revenue management, operating records, and financial statements.Directs and/or assists in the preparation of special studies, reports, analyses, and recommendations in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial systems/plans, capital improvement planning, internal controls, legislative requirements, statistical reports, and business forecasts for management use. Coordinates with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding one or more of the following: financial plans, budgetary controls, acquisition activity, trended future requirements, operating forecasts, and similar complex financial matters.
About the Position:
This is an entry level analyst position that will work in concert with senior analysts to gather and analyze financial data, create financial statements and reports, assist in budget preparation and reporting, model estimates and projections, track actuals, build Excel models, work in the City’s financial management/accounting software, assist in the development and/or documenting of policies and procedures, and research and synthesize information to assist in decision making. Candidates should demonstrate good mathematic and analytical skills, have capacity to operate a variety of software programs, be able to multitask and have good presentation/communication skills. Candidates should be able to take direction from senior colleagues and work independently on select projects.
About the Team:
The Public Services Administrative Services Division provides leadership, project support, strategy, and vision to the department while establishing transparent processes and standards for solutions that serve the public and enhance City assets. Applicants for roles within the Administrative Services Division can expect to play a pivotal role in centralized support while they back the five other divisions across Public Services. Applicants may not be in a public-facing role, but their work will have a direct impact on how the department’s services are delivered to the public and our internal customers.
Position Salary Range:
$50,000 to $66,721 annually based on qualifications and experience.
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Paid vacation and personal leave
Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Key Responsibilities:
Follow established procedures, performs specialized financial, accounting or planning activities following general project or departmental guidelines, procedures and precedents in support of various financial functions such as budgeting and auditing. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the afore-mentioned duties. Requires one to three years of related work experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field plus work experience, as stipulated for level noted above. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of finance and accounting theory, including generally accepted accounting principles. Ability to perform complex statistical analysis and research methods used in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and financial modeling.
May require knowledge of the specific laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operation of the City and experience in municipal accounting/auditing.
Basic typing skills and advanced knowledge of personal computer operation, including proficiency with office software applications such as MS Word and Excel and accounting programs.
Ability to communicate effectively with others across all necessary mediums.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Working Conditions:
Light physical effort. Some discomfort associated with prolonged periods of confinement to work station, concentrating on figures and computer reports, and video display screens.
Low to high exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and associated job demands.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
DEPARTMENT
Public Services
Full Time/Part Time:
Full timeScheduled Hours:
40