Financial Analyst II

City of Austin•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and provides financial information to management by planning, developing, interpreting, monitoring, processing and reporting financial information for use by management. This position will support the City of Austin – Austin Transportation and Public Works Department Finance Division. The role will create funding transfers and transactional work in the City’s accounting system, AIMS. In addition, this position will aid with the reconciliation and management of the Departments Capital Budget and Grant Programs. This role requires experience in accounting, finance, accounting best practices, and reconciliations. This position is considered an “Essential” role and is essential to the operations of the City based on the preparation, response, and recovery phase of extraordinary situations or emergency conditions. As an employee that has been designated as “Essential” the expectation will be to work at a designated work site during declared extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to serve the community. Essential Employees during emergencies play a role in ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare of our community and ensuring City operations continue.

Requirements

Graduation with a Bachelor's 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field may be substituted for experience.
Experience reconciling grants, projects, or general ledgers.
Experience with grant management.
Knowledge of accounting and journal entries.
Experience using MicroStrategy or similar applications.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with multiple stakeholders.

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.