Financial Analyst I - Austin Financial Services

City of Austin•Austin, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Austin Financial Services (AFS) serves residents, vendors, and City departments and acts as a steward of public resources. This position provides financial information to management by planning, monitoring, processing, and reporting financial information. It performs key functions for the Finance team in the Financial Services Department – Support Services, including support for annual budgeting, financial policies and procedures, budget monitoring, ProCards, invoice quality checks, and simple contracts. Other work may include processing transactions in the City’s financial system, creating MicroStrategy reports, and researching data for emergency response reporting. The position is based at 721 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Schedules may change to meet departmental business needs. The position may involve travel to multiple work locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Knowledge of processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies.
Knowledge of accounting practices and concepts, internal control systems, preferred business practices, manual and automated financial systems, and financial and budget reporting.
Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models and using word-processing and presentation software.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records and gathering, analyzing, and presenting data for management use.
Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring good judgment.
Ability to prepare accurate and complex financial reports.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with City employees and the public.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively.
A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application, cover letter, and résumé are required; the résumé does not replace the application.
May be required to complete a skills assessment and a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation.
If selected as a top candidate, education verification may be required. A top military candidate or veteran must provide a DD-214.
Use of AI is prohibited when responding to the application and during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating and analyzing financial reports.
Experience with budget monitoring.
Experience with financial software such as Advantage, e-Capris, MicroStrategy, or another related financial or business intelligence system.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

Prepare accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.
Review documentation, funding, and other information for accuracy, and ensure transactions comply with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices.
Prepare periodic internal and external financial documents, supporting schedules, and reports; research, compile, monitor, and summarize financial information; and report on financial condition and trends.
Gather and sort documents and related information and verify funding to prepare work for processing.
Monitor and analyze interlocal agreements, contracts, grants, and subcontract expenses and activities to ensure grant-condition and legal compliance; prepare and submit grant reports.
Support department performance management by monitoring and reporting performance measures and participating in business planning.
Prepare budget analyses and reports by researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing budget information, reporting variances, and downloading information from financial systems.
Provide departments and other customers with procedural and financial information and guidance on financial systems.
Monitor expenses and activities and identify and resolve potential or existing problems.
Research and provide information requested by City Council, City management, boards and commissions, vendors, the public, and other City offices.
Assist divisions with the annual budget process, financial policies and procedures, budget monitoring, ProCards, invoice quality checks, and simple contracts.
Process transactions in the City’s financial system, create MicroStrategy reports, and research data for emergency response reporting as needed.
May provide leadership, training, and guidance to others.
May travel to multiple locations as part of regular duties, subject to the City’s Driver Safety Program requirements.