Financial Analyst

Travis County•Austin, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Travis County Technology & Operations is looking for a Financial Analyst to join the team and contribute to core financial planning and analysis. Under moderate supervision, performs professional financial duties using standardized methods and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal, State and Local laws and policies. Collects, analyzes, researches, documents, interprets, audits and reports financial data. Prepares financial statements and standardized reports for activities, such as financial reporting, budgeting, revenue estimation, grants, purchasing, contracts, payroll, and other accounting transactions. This classification is distinguished from the Financial Analyst Senior classification in that incumbents usually consult with higher level Financial staff for advice and assistance and are not typically responsible for the more complex financial analysis functions. Duties require a moderate degree of initiative and independent judgment. This classification typically performs duties at a department or office level. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a directly related field AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional level financial analysis or accounting experience.
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a directly related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
Knowledge of: Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standardized financial, accounting and auditing practices.
Budget planning, development, preparation, and monitoring.
Manual and automated systems relating to assigned function.
Modern office practices, procedures and methods.
Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
Skill in: Problem-solving and decision-making.
Developing financial spreadsheets and financial trend analysis.
Completing professional financial reports.
Planning and evaluating financial processes.
Developing financial policies and procedures.
Both verbal and written communication, including presentations.
Ability to: Work independently.
Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
Analyze, calculate, forecast and interpret financial data and identify and correct errors.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies and providers, other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Prepares financial reports by preparing periodic internal and external financial documents, supporting schedules and financial reports.
Researches, compiles, monitors and summarizes financial information and data and reports on financial condition.
Conducts financial analysis by monitoring, reviewing and analyzing current and historical financial and budget information.
Analyzes trends, prepares financial forecasts, summarizes and interprets the results of financial analysis and provides possible alternatives for consideration.
Informs higher level staff and management of the financial condition of the department.
Prepares budget reports by researching, compiling, monitoring and summarizing current and historical budget information and data.
Monitors or assists in monitoring the departmental budget and reports on budget variances.
Prepares budget transfers, as required.
Participates in preparing annual departmental budget submission.
Prepares, processes and maintains all financial transactions and documents for departmental activities, such as financial reporting, budget, grants, purchasing, contracts, payroll, and other financial transactions.
Maintains accounting ledgers, documents and accounts and reviews, verifies and reconciles accounting transactions.
Assists in or develops and maintains computer spreadsheet models, databases and queries.
Designs and maintains spreadsheets and databases to support departmental financial operations.
Conducts project and division specific financial analysis.
Prepares, updates and maintains monthly financial activity reports, spreadsheets and ledgers.
Maintains financial data and records.
Responds to financial inquiries from departmental management and staff, other County fiscal representatives and the public.
Provides technical assistance to departmental staff in developing and maintaining grants, proposals, contracts, payroll, and other operations having financial implications.
Assists in developing strategic and tactical financial plans.
May assist in the development and implementation of departmental financial policies, procedures and strategies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.