Financial Specialist - City
About The Position
This position is located in the Financial Services Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Financial Specialist is an administrative position primarily responsible for managing and monitoring budgets, financial operations and/or projects. The duties performed require the utilization of previously acquired technical knowledge and skills. Essential job functions include: budget planning and assisting in the department's overall budget preparation; reviewing and monitoring budgetary expenditures and revenue receipts; monitoring various fund accounts and encumbering funds for special projects; and balancing accounts and calculating statistical data. Additional duties and responsibilities may include: processing and verifying reports and forms; generating spreadsheets and financial reports; conducting research and analysis of functions and activities; developing cost recovery/reduction plans; and making recommendations to reduce expenses. The employee has frequent contact with City personnel at various levels, boards/committees, outside agency representatives and citizens to exchange information regarding activities of the work unit. Information is also frequently exchanged regarding complex divisional or departmental operating policy and procedures and program functions, and to provide alternative solutions to first time-problems or non-routine issues. Assignments are received in verbal and written form from the supervisor. The work products or activities may be reviewed in progress and upon completion for soundness of judgement and general effectiveness with respect to governing policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Knowledge of current organizational, managerial, and administrative concepts and principles.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize standard budgeting and finance procedures/practices in performance of duties.
- Skill in analyzing large quantities of financial data.
- Skill in preparing statistical and narrative reports.
- Skill in assessing and following research through to a logical conclusion.
- Skill in communicating verbally and in writing using tact and diplomacy.
- Skill in making long-range and short-range projections based on current and future needs.
- Ability to develop alternatives and make recommendations leading to improvements of organizational activities and programs.
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of City-wide organization and administrative structure, operations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to travel.
Nice To Haves
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Public Administration, Accounting, or related field; or progressive work experience in a related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional-level experience in finance, accounting, or business.
- Experience ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
- Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering results within established timelines.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Responsibilities
- budget planning and assisting in the department's overall budget preparation
- reviewing and monitoring budgetary expenditures and revenue receipts
- monitoring various fund accounts and encumbering funds for special projects
- balancing accounts and calculating statistical data
- processing and verifying reports and forms
- generating spreadsheets and financial reports
- conducting research and analysis of functions and activities
- developing cost recovery/reduction plans
- making recommendations to reduce expenses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
