FINANCIAL ANALYST

City of South Fulton•South Fulton, GA

19d

About The Position

This classification will plan, organize, develop, review, and revise accounting forms, fiscal statements, controls, information systems, and procedures to promote efficient financial records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, public administration, or closely related field.
Five (5) years of experience in budgeting, finance, auditing, or closely related field.
Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis
Ability to interpret complex financial data and present findings clearly
Experience in municipal or governmental finance
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Tyler Munis)

Responsibilities

Manage the preparation, completion, and issuance of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Analyze departmental budgets, expenditures, and revenues to ensure alignment with approved appropriations
Assist in the development and coordination of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets
Support financial forecasting and long-term planning initiatives
Evaluate financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings
Generate monthly, annual, and ad hoc reports.
Analysis reports as needed for internal reporting and as required by state and federal agencies.
Update and maintain the City's fixed assets.
Prepare year-end reports for the auditors.
Review accounts for budgeted and actual comparisons.
Prepare entries as needed based on accounts review.
Conduct standard internal audits of various revenues and expenses, funds, and departmental accounting records, performs special audits as assigned.
Work collaboratively with both internal and external auditors.
Provide requested data, reports, and other necessary items to ensure the completion and accuracy of annual audits.
Participate in year-end closing processes and procedures in preparation of the annual audit.
Ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting standards and principles.
Ensure maintenance of proper audit trails, verification, and reconciliation actions for all processed work.