Financial Analyst I (56254)

CITY OF COCOA BEACH•Cocoa Beach, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exempt position with a starting salary of $56,192.93 annually. Under general supervision, the Financial Analyst I is responsible for city-wide accounts payable and accounts receivable programs, performs financial analysis across the Finance Department, researches city-wide financial matters, and carries out professional activities and moderately complex technical accounting functions. The position reports directly to the Director and Deputy Director of Finance. The role coordinates procurement-related administrative functions across the City, manages assigned departmental purchasing and procurement documentation, and supports accounts payable and receivable processing and reconciliations. It also prepares and controls journal entries, confirms transactions are posted correctly, and performs functions required for monthly general ledger closing. Other related work may include providing backup for other Finance Department functions.

Requirements

Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree, or 3 to 4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a governmental setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to operate computers, typewriters, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, and other equipment specified for the position.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Bookkeeping or accounting experience in a governmental setting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate administrative functions pertaining to the city-wide procurement program.
Manage assigned departmental purchasing and process procurement documents, including vendor forms, invoices, encumbrances, purchasing inventory receipts, expenditure approval listings, check registers, accounts payable disbursement records, P-Card receipts, tax-exempt forms, W-9s, and 1099s.
Coordinate with departments on year-end accounts payable processing.
Handle monthly P-Card purchasing processes before month-end closeout.
Reconcile the accounts payable module.
Oversee the Accounts Receivable Program, including sending daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual billings.
Review and file contracts or agreements associated with accounts receivable billings to customers.
Update the Deputy Finance Director about contracts or agreements nearing expiration that involve internal departments or City Commission approvals.
Coordinate with Human Resources regarding retiree billing and rate changes for yearly billing cycles.
Reconcile the accounts receivable module.
Control preparation of journal entries required to record monthly transactions and corrections.
Confirm transactions are posted correctly before monthly general ledger closing and perform necessary closing functions.
Perform other related work as required, including backup for other Finance Department functions.