Finance Analyst

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury • Burton Coliseum, LA

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About The Position

This is the third of five levels in the Accounting Series. Incumbents perform professional accounting tasks requiring comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting standards. Responsibilities may include preparing financial and statistical statements and reports for multiple departments and large, unique grants; identifying and implementing accounting process changes; identifying opportunities for improved operational efficiency or compliance with the law; forecasting revenues and expenditures; and performing the duties of the lower levels. Incumbents may provide direction to and review the work of lower-level accounting or accounting support staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and five years of accounting experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.
• Financial analysis techniques
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Account reconciliation methods
• Financial recordkeeping techniques
• Account preparation, review, and control methods
• Grant accounting principles and practices
• Mathematical principles
• Auditing principles and practices
• Computers and related software applications
• Analyzing financial information and drawing valid conclusions
• Applying GAAP principles
• Preparing comprehensive accounting reports
• Reading, analyzing, verifying, reconciling, and approving accounting transactions
• Gathering, analyzing, and evaluating financial data and making recommendations
• Maintaining accounting systems and processes
• Researching and correcting discrepancies
• Prioritizing and assigning work
• Using computers and related software applications
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and participates in complex accounting activities, which may include: reviewing, researching, and analyzing financial data and transactions; tracking and analyzing expenditures; reconciling accounts; reviewing and approving financial reports and forms; researching account discrepancies; assessing and interpreting financial and accounting systems; managing large grants; and/or performing other related activities.
• Prepares a variety of detailed analytical and statistical financial reports and/or statements which may include: analyzing accounts for accuracy and discrepancies; performing costs analyses; recommending departmental spending priorities; gathering and organizing data and information; submitting reports to appropriate internal departments and/or external agencies; and/or preparing other related reporting and analytical activities.
• Coordinates, and monitors the annual audit which includes preparing work papers and forms for auditors, developing and implementing the adjustment process, calculating accruals, and/or performing related duties.
• May prioritize and assign work to lower level staff; monitor the performance of lower level staff; train staff on work methods and procedures; and participate on staff evaluations.
• Attends a variety of meetings with Federal, State, and local officials, management, and/or other related parties to consult on funds, budgets, and/or Parish projects and programs.
• Reviews and interprets federal and state regulations to determine compliance on various grant programs.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level