Financial Analyst I - Austin Financial Services

City of Austin•Austin, TX

8d•$62,890 - $77,980•Hybrid

About The Position

Austin Financial Services (AFS) serves residents, vendors, and City departments, stewarding public resources with integrity and accountability to support a fiscally sound city. Its work includes the annual budget and fiscal report, procurement, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and management of the City’s investment portfolio and debt. AFS provides financial management support to departments across the City. The Financial Analyst I provides financial information to management through planning, monitoring, processing, and reporting. The role supports the Finance team in Financial Services Department - Support Services, including assistance with the annual budget process, 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 successful candidate will manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively. 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 based on departmental business needs. The position is based at 721 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas, and may require travel between work locations when necessary. The annual hiring range is $62,890 to $77,980. The City describes its employee offering as including generous leave, work-life balance programs, retirement benefits, wellness programs, professional development, and modern workspaces. A complete employment application, cover letter, and résumé are required. The position may require a skills assessment and a pre-employment criminal background investigation.

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.
Knowledge of internal control systems and preferred business practices.
Knowledge of 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.
Ability to use good judgment to resolve problems or situations.
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.
A 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 pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and completing transactions accurately.
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 data; and report on financial condition and trends.
Gather and sort documents and related information and verify funding in preparation for processing.
Monitor and analyze interlocal agreements, contracts, grants, subcontract expenses, and activities to ensure compliance with grant conditions and applicable federal and local laws; 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; report budget variances and download financial information from various 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.
Travel to multiple work locations when necessary, subject to the City’s Driver Safety Program requirements.