Fiscal Analyst

City of Chattanooga • Chattanooga, TN

13h • $55,085 - $66,549 • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for serving as the primary fiscal representative for a department. Duties include preparing and monitoring departmental budgets; preparing complex financial reports; complying with governmental accounting regulations. Works under general supervision. The Fiscal Analyst is a stand alone position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Budgeting, Accounting or related field
• At least one (1) year of experience involving the analytical research and reporting of complex financial data
• Any combination of equivalent experience and education.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of budgeting principles and processes
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles
• Knowledge of mathematical concepts
• Knowledge of analytical methods
• Knowledge of applicable terminology in assigned area of responsibility
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles
• Knowledge of automated financial software applications
• Knowledge of financial report preparation methods
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of financial control and monitoring practices and procedures
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements
• Skill in using a computer and related software applications
• Skill in preparing a variety of financial statements, reports and related documents
• Skill in reviewing and analyzing financial information for completeness and accuracy
• Skill in interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Skill in preparing and analyzing budget documents and information
• Skill in reconciling fiscal accounts
• Skill in analyzing financial information and making sound recommendations based on findings
• Skill in preparing budget forecasts
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary liaison between assigned departments and applicable internal fiscal departments; responds to questions regarding budgets, grants, payments or collections for assigned departments.
• Participates in the budgeting process for assigned areas of responsibility which may include reviewing and analyzing past, present and projected expenditures and revenues; monitoring budget expenditures; preparing final budget documents; preparing budget presentations for the Mayor and City Council and/or performing other related activities.
• Analyzes, coordinates, reconciles and validates a wide variety of financial data, information and reporting for funds in assigned department, including accounts receivables, accounts payable, budget line items, payroll and employee data, position control, billings, revenue and fee collection, purchasing card statements, transaction ledgers, purchasing, capital budgets and related fiscal areas; monitors and analyzes projects, functions, programs and/or other related areas for fiscal compliance.
• Prepares a variety of financial documents, forms and related items for processing which may include vouchers, requisitions, personnel action forms, purchase requests, blanket orders and/or other related items.
• Reviews, recommends and implements changes to standard operating procedures and policies related to fiscal activities and processes.
• Prepares, reviews, analyzes and submits a variety of complex and/or special reports, reconciliations, work papers, communications, sales tax reports and/or statements to and from internal departments and external agencies.
• Participates in designing, creating and implementing budgeting, forecasting, financial and operational reporting systems.
• Coordinates tracking of asset and inventory management activities for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Compiles and prepares financial information for assigned areas of responsibility to facilitate internal and external auditing activities.
• Organizes, prepares and reviews budget and/or grant documentation; implements revenue and expenditure coding; reviews expenditure and fund requests for compliance with established budget; reconciles budget expenditures and revenues.
• Resolves complex account analysis problems requiring in-depth research.
• Audits, compiles, calculates and analyzes a variety of financial data and transactions in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Prepares financial projections and conducts related forecasting for future project, program and departmental needs for assigned area of responsibility.
• May serve as lead to other staff to include assigning, scheduling and monitoring work; coordinating work assignments and providing work direction.
• Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees and/or other related groups in order to receive and convey information.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, coworkers, managers and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• When working in Public Works: May manage all utility data for Portfolio Manager which is the Dept. of Energy’s Better Building Challenge in managing the City’s energy usage. This includes retrieving the monthly utility invoicing and reviewing it and posting in Portfolio Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.

What This Job Offers

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