Finance Analyst

Town of Camp Verde•Finance Department, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Finance Director, this role performs responsible professional and administrative work assisting with research, data collection, study, and reporting for all areas of budgeting and financial analysis. The Finance Analyst performs a variety of complex paraprofessional-level accounting duties and special projects. Every Town Employee is expected to follow the Town Core Values by setting the P.A.C.E. (Professionalism, Accountability, Community and Excellence). This is a single professional-level class in the Finance Department where incumbents perform a variety of routine projects, analytical, and support duties related to coordinating, organizing, and conducting activities related to the Town’s financial operations.

Requirements

Must possess State of Arizona Driver's license
Knowledge of Town organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of General accounting standards, policies, procedures and regulations.
Knowledge of Public Sector accounting and budgeting principles and methods, including payroll and special fund rules and procedures.
Knowledge of Applicable state and Federal rules, codes and regulations.
Knowledge of Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.
Knowledge of General ledger reconciliation procedures.
Knowledge of Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.
Knowledge of Data collection, performance measurement, and outcome reporting.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and standard office technology.
Skill in maintaining interrelated financial and technical records and identifying and reconciling errors.
Skill in using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial documents and preparing financial reports.
Skill in correcting and updating financial information systems.
Skill in performing mathematical calculations with skill and accuracy; reviewing and verifying calculations.
Skill in establishing and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and general public.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND two year’s accounting, finance or budgeting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

An Associates degree in Accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with preparation and dissemination of the Town-wide departmental budget instructions and forms; provides budget preparation assistance to Town departments; collects and compiles all annual Town budgets and reviews same for accuracy and completeness.
Compiles and maintains the Annual Town-wide Financial Plan and the Town's Five-Year Capital Plan.
Conducts requested financial analyses in support of these plans and other on-going Town operations.
Performs skilled financial work utilizing financial software reporting tools to develop executive financial reporting, develop revenue and payroll reporting.
Perform financial analysis and research, prepare reports and make recommendations based on findings.
Assists with the preparation of staff reports and resolutions for presentation to Town Council.
Assists with analyzing and projecting the Town’s cash flow needs and assists with determining strategies to maintain sufficient bank funds in order to assure Town payment of expenditures while maximizing interest earnings.
Coordinates and oversees the Town’s daily banking activities, including the receipt and recording of payments, and the allocation of charges throughout the Town.
Assists with identifying discrepancies, reconciliation, and preparing adjustments on financial reports and documents.
Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of internal control processes and procedures.
Performs various Accounts Payable (AP) duties including invoice entry, requisitions, purchase orders and bi-weekly processing.
Assists other departments with AP-related questions and training.
Performs other related duties as assigned or required.