Temporary Financial Analyst II (Austin Emergency Management)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Financial Analyst II provides financial and analytical support for the department's operating fund, purchasing activities, contract monitoring, and financial reporting. This position is responsible for monitoring expenditures, analyzing financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with City financial policies, procurement requirements, and contractual obligations. The analyst supports budget monitoring, prepares financial reports, reconciles expenditures, assists with accounts payable activities, and maintains financial tracking tools to promote accurate and timely financial management. Key responsibilities include assisting with contract monitoring and compliance, processing and tracking purchases, reviewing financial documentation, supporting reporting requirements, and coordinating with program staff, vendors, and internal departments to ensure effective fiscal operations. The Financial Analyst II also performs financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and operational impacts, while providing recommendations to improve financial processes and support informed decision-making.

Requirements

Knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies.
Knowledge of accounting practices and concepts.
Knowledge of internal control systems.
Knowledge of preferred business practices.
Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems.
Knowledge of financial and budget reporting.
Skill in maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models and utilizing word processing and presentation software.
Skill in effective oral and written communications.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
Skill in gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information for management's use.
Ability to resolve problems or situations that requires the exercising of good judgment.
Ability to prepare accurate and financial reports.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Graduation with a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics plus two (2) years’ experience in a related field.
A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field may be substituted for experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with operating budget development, monitoring, and financial reporting.
Experience with procurement processes, purchasing, and accounts payable.
Experience monitoring vendor contracts and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
Experience reconciling financial transactions and analyzing budget variances.
Experience using enterprise financial systems (e.g., Advantage, Munis, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
Experience with governmental accounting principles, financial policies, and internal controls.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepares financial analysis, periodic and ad-hoc reports by researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data, reporting on variances and trends, and compiling financial information from various financial systems.
Monitors and analyzes expenses and activities and identifies and solves potential or existing problems.
Prepares work for processing by gathering and sorting documents and related information; verifying correct funding.
Monitors and provides assistance with components of the annual operating budget, forecast, estimates, business plan, performance measures and satisfaction surveys.
Assures compliance with conditions of grant by monitoring and analyzing Interlocal agreements, contracts, grants and subcontract expenses and activities; ensuring compliance with federal and local laws. Prepares and submits grant reporting.
Prepares/approves accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.
Reviews documentation and funding information for accuracy and ensures that transactions are processed in accordance with city policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices
Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural and financial information and guidance with financial systems.
Researches and provides information requested by City Council, City management, boards and commissions, vendors, the public, regulatory agencies and other City offices.
Maintains computer spreadsheets and databases to support project data analysis and financial reporting.
Monitors and analyzes revenue by researching, compiling, reviewing accounts and summarizing current and historical data.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.