Financial Analyst 1

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

11h•Remote

About The Position

Under the direction of the Financial Analyst III in the DCS Budget Office, this position serves as an entry level (0-2 years experience) position that is assigned to one or more specialized/smaller level programs. The analyst performs detailed fiscal analysis for all assigned area and serves as the primary point of contact for their assigned programs. The position prepares a variety of fiscal and operating reports and completes assignments in a timely manner with a quality work product.

Requirements

Knowledge of governmental accounting and fiscal principles
Knowledge of budgeting, analysis, financial reporting, and project accounting
Knowledge of transparency with regards to data/facts
Knowledge of financial modeling and analytical skills for budgeting and forecasting combined with an attention to detail
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Excellent verbal, written (including highly visual PowerPoint skills), and interpersonal communications skills
Quantitative analysis
Problem solving
Analysis of financial data
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of analytical skills
Ability to process competence and business acumen in order to drive creation and maintenance of value-added dashboards, cyclic financial processes and actionable reports
Ability to define, implement, document and adhere to policies and procedures
The ability to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

BS/BA Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field OR 2 years of related experience in a Finance capacity.
Analytical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Enters budget and expenditure correction documents in AFIS.
Comprehends budget and grant AFIS system information.
Understands DCS chart of account elements and create pivot tables with assistance of senior analysts.
Supports the Financial Analyst II and III developing the annual budget request by compiling historical expenditure data and entering it in Budget Development System.
Compiles expenditure, appropriation, and obligations data to monitor financial information.
Meets with Senior Financial Analysts to help interpret gathered financial information and review expenditure trends, anticipated needs for assigned smaller level DCS programs.
Monitors and research expenditures for the purpose of understanding fiscal position and assist senior analysts in preparing reports for assigned programs.
Assist preparing reports and budget materials for meeting with the budget leadership.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.