Senior Public Finance Analyst

City of Arlington

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About The Position

Under general direction, monitor and evaluate the financial impact of economic development activities; liaison with Tarrant Appraisal District and Tarrant County Tax Office; monitor and evaluate TIRZ, PIDS, abatements, Chapter 380s, etc.; calculate effective and rollback tax rate; and assist in special projects related to financial matters.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and auditing.
• Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures and equipment, including computerized systems.
• Knowledge of continuous process improvement techniques and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of tax-exempt and taxable fixed income market and investment securities.
• Knowledge of Texas Property Tax laws and statues as well as those governing property tax abatements.
• Knowledge of bank terminology and bank reporting software.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal requirements for tax-exempt debt issuance and public funds investments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Software (Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Adobe Acrobat and Debt Management Software.
• Skill in communicating ideas to all types of individuals orally and in writing.
• Skill in performing complex statistical and accounting activities and maintaining detailed records of that work.
• Skill in preparing financial documents and presentations for rating agencies and the financial community.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to a PC, calculator, and telephone.
• Ability to research, analyze, and prepare statistical statements and reports.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to carrying, data entry, filing, holding, lifting up to 15 lbs., pushing, seeing, sorting, standing, stooping, typing and writing.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Ability to identify, evaluate and respond to situations or problems in a timely manner.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business or Public Administration
• A minimum of three years of related experience.
• Master’s Degree and one year of experience.
• Employment Screenings Required Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

• Advanced training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Financial and Management Resources Department's economic development functions.
• Collect tax revenue, tax increment financing (TIF) revenues, and payments - in lieu of taxes and coordinate the collection of unpaid tax revenues with the City Attorney's Office including litigation.
• Oversee the property collection contract and delinquent tax attorney contract, prepare City's effective tax rate calculation, accounting and reconciliation of property tax accounts.
• Liaison with TAD and Tarrant County.
• Perform financial analysis of special projects assigned by the Treasurer or the Chief Financial Officer.
• Review final plats for property tax payment compliance.
• Perform the daily investment and disbursement of City funds, including daily cash duties, reporting and entering sales and purchases, wire transfers, and bank reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees