Senior Financial/Fiscal Analyst

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$61,339 - $96,866•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial/Fiscal Analyst performs financial analyses and advanced financial activities, including cash flow and bond issuance analysis. The role analyzes and approves financial transactions; prepares financial reports and presentations; and oversees maintenance and accounting for health benefit programs, including reconciliation of billings and program expenditures and revenues. The analyst maintains supporting records to ensure compliance, gathers and analyzes business or financial data, recommends solutions or alternative methods, and may develop or update functional or operational procedures. Assignments require a moderate level of independent critical thinking. The position works in the Finance Department at 415 Silver Ave SW. Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment, with occasional travel to other locations. Work environments may include noise, dust, unpleasant odors, and occasional confined-space work. Occasional evening, holiday, or weekend work may be required. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and five years of increasingly responsible accounting or benefits experience. An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered. Employment is subject to a post-offer medical examination and background investigation, compliance with County safety guidelines, and completion of assigned FEMA training and applicable supervisor classes. Depending on assignment, a valid Class C or higher driver's license may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Five years of work experience in an increasingly responsible accounting or benefits role.
An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
Successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Comply with County safety guidelines.
Complete required FEMA training as assigned to the position.
Complete required supervisor classes, if applicable.
Possess a valid Class C or higher driver's license if required by the assignment.

Responsibilities

Analyze problems and help develop solutions using financial and project management expertise, cost-benefit analysis, and interpretation of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Review and assist with fiscal planning, debt analysis, tax-rate forecasting, and other financial projections.
Analyze proposed and pending local, state, and federal legislation and develop program and fiscal impact reports and position papers.
Prepare agenda items, periodic and summary financial reports, letters, memoranda, other written materials, and presentations.
Serve on assigned committees, task forces, evaluation groups, and negotiating teams.
Deliver presentations and training to management, board committees, and staff.
Prepare cash-flow analyses and report cash balances and major transactions.
Review and analyze fiscal activities for accuracy and compliance with accounting, program, and legal requirements.
Review and prepare general-ledger journal entries and identify, research, and resolve discrepancies.
Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting for oversight agencies, including the Department of Finance and Administration, and coordinate report development with County departments.
Analyze accounting or fiscal policies and procedures and recommend operational efficiencies and stronger controls.
Oversee maintenance and accounting for health benefit programs, including reconciliation of billings, expenditures, and revenues, and maintain supporting compliance records.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.