FIN - FINANCIAL ANALYST

Human Resources•Albany, OR

6d•$4,097 - $5,363•Onsite

About The Position

Community Services Consortium is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide customer service and support to CSC staff and agency partners. This role involves performing program and financial analysis, formulating and/or implementing financial policies and procedures, assisting with the agency’s operating budget, providing technical assistance to leadership, developing and maintaining financial systems, and assisting in the preparation of annual financial statements and fund management.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Administration or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Three years of professional experience in financial management, budgeting, accounting, policy analysis, or research, preferably in a governmental or grant-based organization, including data analysis and project planning and management or one-year related responsible paraprofessional experience.
Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
A professional and courteous manner and an ability to work harmoniously with other employees and the general public.
Must pass a criminal history background investigation.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Additional education of one year may be substituted for one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates and promotes values, beliefs, and attitudes that achieve goals of the agency and the standards of individual expectations.
Responds to customer requests for a variety of financial services.
Prepares and analyzes financial information in support of major project plans.
Assists in the preparation of the agency’s annual Comprehensive Financial Annual Report (CAFR).
Assists in preparation of information for program directors, program monitors and/or compliance monitors.
Assists in the preparation of annual operating budgets including training, coordination, and technical support to the departments.
Facilitates department discussion to balance resources and requirements in accordance with Oregon State Local Budget Law, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and internal agency policies and procedures.
Directly prepares and provides technical assistance to departments in budgeting and fund management.
Conducts training for user groups on a variety of financial concepts, including policies, procedures, practices, and/or systems.
Assists with developing and implementing financial policies and procedures for review of accounting services to ascertain the best method for service delivery.
Works well with all levels of officials, employees, and the public.
Communicates effectively in verbal and written format.
Ability to work as a team member to achieve the agency goals.
Serves in a lead role for other accounting staff and may review and approve basic accounting processes for accuracy.
Learns Oregon State Local Budget Law, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and statements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
Other work as assigned, relevant to Financial Accounting position.