Financial Analyst

City of Springfield, OH-posted 3 months ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Springfield, OH

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

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The City of Springfield is currently accepting applications for the unclassified position of Financial Analyst. The City's Finance Department is seeking a team player with a positive attitude who is flexible, reliable and detail-oriented. If you enjoy working collaboratively with a team of dedicated professionals and have a passion for learning, growing and serving others in a fast-paced business environment, this may be the perfect opportunity to join our team. Under the general direction of the Assistant Finance Director, the Financial Analyst will perform a variety of financial tasks across a variety of disciplines such as accounts receivable, general accounting, procurement, contract compliance, budgeting, grants administration, fiscal management and financial planning.

Review and analyze current and proposed departmental budgets.
Research information regarding specific operations or budgeted programs.
Assist in the budget process through coordination with departments and implementation of budget assumptions and themes.
Acts as budget liaison to all departments; monitors, forecasts, and identifies revenues and expenditures; evaluates the short and long-term impacts of budget adjustments.
Develop various financial statements and reports as needed for internal management and external reporting purposes.
Performs financial activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which may include budget, general accounting, cash and debt management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and grant management; compiles and analyzes financial information; prepares budget transfers and journal entries; performs financial forecasting and reconciliations; prepares financial statements and reports; and makes sound financial recommendations.
Assist in maintaining accounting systems, including program and project maintenance.
Assist with the City's financial programs; may assist with aspects of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); audits City funds and accounts.
Audit contracts to ensure compliance with adopted policies and procedures.
Assist in reviewing contractor invoices for contractual compliance.
Perform all other finance-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or in a related field OR Associate's Degree and two years of experience in a finance-related position OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of data collection, research, and fiscal audit methods, designs, and techniques.
Knowledge of mathematics and statistics as applied to budgetary control and financial management.
Knowledge of general governmental financial and budgetary principles and practices.
Knowledge of automated accounting systems, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of financial management, budget preparation, and analysis.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations as applied to budget and financial management.

Skills in researching, analyzing, interpreting, and auditing financial and budgetary data and preparing reports on findings.
Skills in developing logical conclusions and preparing recommendations.
Skills in performing applicable statistical and mathematical analysis.
Skills in identifying budgetary problems and developing concise recommendations for revision and improvement.
Skills in using a computer to produce reports and spreadsheets.
Skills in analyzing management systems and operating efficiencies.
Skills in use of computer-based resources to facilitate assigned work.

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