Financial Analyst II
About The Position
The Financial Analyst II – Fleet Finance supports the financial operations of the Office of Fleet Services DPW Division for the City of Atlanta. This role ensures all Fleet transactions are recorded accurately and timely within Oracle, FMIS, and related systems, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements. The position plays a critical role in budget management, financial reporting, procurement, and operational analytics for a high‑volume, citywide fleet operation. Supervision Received Works under general supervision. May work independently with responsibility for assigned function(s) or program(s).
Requirements
- Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, data modeling, advanced formulas)
- Experience with Oracle Financials, FMIS, Power BI, and financial reporting applications
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Proficiency in collaborating and working effectively within cross-functional teams and on team projects
- Advanced problem-solving abilities
- A strong drive for continuous improvement
- Excellent analytical skills
- Superior reporting capabilities
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Deadline-oriented mindset
- Ability to process numerical data with speed and accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Highly industrious with a strong work ethic, a sense of urgency for action and integrity
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with telematics data and fleet operational metrics preferred
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Certified Public Accountant desired
Responsibilities
- Produce weekly vendor account analysis reports
- Create purchase requisitions in Oracle
- Efficiently support payment cycle activities in a timely manner
- Improve payment processes and maintain records
- Address vendor payment inquiries and other requests as needed
- Prepare journal entries and budget adjustments
- Ensure accuracy of general ledger accounts
- Reconcile general ledger accounts
- Analyze accounts and explain significant variances
- Prepare internal management reports, including monthly budget performance, fund status, and operational cost summaries
- Support annual budget development for Fleet operations, including forecasting parts, fuel, and maintenance needs
- Develop reporting dashboards in Power BI to support leadership visibility into spending, utilization, and operational trends
- Provide data‑driven insights to support strategic planning, procurement strategies, and compliance with municipal policies
- Analyze financial and operational data from Oracle, FMIS, and telematics platforms to support decision‑making
- Conduct forecasting, variance analysis, and operational metric reporting for fleet performance
- Build financial models to evaluate cost trends, lifecycle costs, and replacement planning
- Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including DPW Operations and Administration, Procurement, AP, and Budget
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
