Financial Analyst - Accounting

City of Everett • Everett, WA

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About The Position

The City of Everett is hiring an appointive Financial Analyst with an emphasis in public-sector accounting. Under the direction of a department manager or director, this position gathers, analyzes, interprets, reconciles, and maintains departmental financial and accounting data. The work includes accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and analysis requiring technical knowledge, problem-solving, and initiative in support of departmental financial operations. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and periodic audits. The role may supervise an accounting technician or other administrative staff.

The City describes its work as community-focused and emphasizes professional growth, work-life balance, and an inclusive, welcoming workplace. The position is eligible for the City’s appointive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and basic life insurance plans, as well as vacation, sick, and holiday leave. Newly hired appointive personnel receive five days (40 hours) of vacation leave upon hire and accrue an additional 14 days (112 hours) in their first year of service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; a combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements.
• Two years of related experience.
• Submit a City of Everett online employment application and a resume not exceeding two pages.
• Completed application materials must be submitted through the City’s online application system; incomplete, faxed, and emailed applications are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Municipal accounting experience is preferred.
• Work experience in the area of assignment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance systems within the City’s financial framework to promote efficient and accurate financial measurement.
• Prepare journal entries for City accounts; analyze financial data for discrepancies and errors and make corrections through journal entries.
• Assist with analyzing and implementing Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Assist with developing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including financial statements, notes, and required supplementary information.
• Perform complex account and transaction reconciliations.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the chart of accounts and ensure account structures align with GAAP, the State Auditor’s Office Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System (BARS), and proper accounting controls.
• Provide City staff with guidance, training, and technical assistance on financial procedures, accounting systems, and related tasks.
• Assist in developing internal controls and City financial policies to ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB requirements, and state and local regulations.
• Research and design methods and processes to streamline financial operations, and support implementation of new systems and technology upgrades.
• Maintain records and develop capital asset and inventory control reports; analyze data, prepare capitalization and depreciation journal entries, maintain asset records, and support audit requirements.
• Support grant administration and reporting for federal and state contracts, including grant tracking, accountability reports, and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Prepare and file quarterly payroll, excise, and leasehold tax reports.
• Monitor accounts receivable, including issuing statements and billings, reviewing billing requests, and managing delinquent accounts; support accounts payable, including invoice processing and approval, vendor setup and maintenance, and related financial tasks.
• Create, update, review, and monitor projects and project costs, including transfers, allocations, and funding sources; perform cost analyses and job cost reviews.
• Develop and maintain an efficient job-costing system to monitor and analyze cost centers and projects.
• Provide financial information related to costs and revenues upon request.
• Respond to information requests during the annual state audit.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Vacation leave, including five days (40 hours) upon hire and an additional 14 days (112 hours) accrued in the first year of service
• Sick leave
• Holiday leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level