Jr. Financial Analyst

City of Bloomington Illinois • Bloomington, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a general variety of accounting and finance duties with a focus on revenues including local tax programs, cashflows and treasury work, and assisting with the city budget as assigned. Assists in complex workflows and performs backup and other duties as assigned. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Fiscal Manager.

Requirements

• Basic mathematics including basic descriptive statistics.
• General accounting and finance principals
• Automated financial management systems
• Microsoft Office Software application for work processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software such as Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Excel to be able create and use complex spreadsheets
• Analyzing information, creating accurate entries and records, preparing accurate reports in accepted formats.
• Account reconciliation and analysis
• Organizing and maintaining detailed records
• Communicating effectively in English in writing and verbally to other employees, City departments, the public, elected officials and other agencies
• Using a modern automated financial management ERP system effectively
• Analytical skills/problem-solving abilities
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitive information
• Work independently under general supervision
• Understand Financial policies and procedures and ability to make responsible decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and work in a professional manner
• Be punctual for work and maintain excellent attendance.
• Analyze financial data and prepare accurate reports in a timely fashion
• Read, analyze and interpret reports and studies, technical procedures, City policy and procedures
• Use and interpret basic arithmetic including basic descriptive statistics
• Use a computer for data entry and manipulation, composing, editing, and producing documents, communicating with email, internet searches, etc.
• Use a telephone and other standard office equipment
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment while being adaptable to business needs
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Experience in financial operations, preferably for a governmental organization
• Familiarity with Excel with the ability to create and use complex spreadsheets
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted

Responsibilities

• Performs daily functions of local tax programs including creating bills, processing payments, performing analysis, communicating with the public, resolving customer inquiries, collections, and crafting procedures.
• Performs general ledger work such as: preparing journal entries, reconciliations, research, investigating anomalies, compiling data, and making projections.
• Is a backup to other finance functions including for cashflows, tracking deposits, investments, capital assets and banking.
• Participates in software implementations and testing.
• Assists with budget monitoring and preparation as assigned.
• Assists with the annual audit as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality, performs duties in a professional manner, has excellent attendance and works with a high degree of accuracy.
• Maintains positive working interactions with the public and internally, being responsive and providing clear and accurate answers to all groups served.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for process improvement.

What This Job Offers

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