Financial Analyst Iii - Austin, United States - City of Austin

City of Austin

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Austin, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position Information

Posting Title

Financial Analyst III
Job Requisition Number
COA091622
Position Number

Job Type

Full-Time
Division Name
Human Resources Employee Benef
Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field.
Graduation with a Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
A five (5) year accounting (MAcy) degree or CPA designation may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

Notes to Applicants

The Human Resources Department works to position the City of Austin as an employer of choice through balanced, efficient and collaborative strategic partnerships. We support and develop a high performing and diverse workforce that fosters a healthy, safe, respectful and productive work environment for employees and their families, City departments and the community.

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Position Overview:

As the Financial Analyst III
you will be responsible for the following key tasks.
Review and approve accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions. Assist with development and maintenance of the operating budget for the department.

Perform budget analysis by implementing the organization's budget process system, monitoring the budget by preparing or reviewing current year estimates and budget variance reports, reporting on budget variances; reviewing budget forecasts; and analyzing current and historical budget information and data.

Prepare financial analysis, periodic, and ad-hoc reports by researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data.

Assist divisions and other customers by providing procedural and financial information and guidance.

Assist in the annual and semi-annual audit process, and other tasks assigned by management.- Verification of your education (including high school graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) will be required.

You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and evidence of your professional licenses or certifications.

This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

Travel:

If you are selected for this position, and meet the
Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin
Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Benefits:

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as lowcost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click
HERE for more information.

An assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

Pay Range
- $ $42.14
Hours

Monday
Friday; 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date
05/10/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Human Resources
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
505 Barton Springs Road, Suite 600, Austin, TX 78704
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Experience developing financial forecast and budget.
Experience preparing and maintaining complex financial modeling, account reconciliation, financial analysis and process improvement.
Experience managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, monthly and yearly close accruals.
Strong data analytical skills, advanced level of proficiency in MS Excel.
Experience using Automated Accounting and Financial reporting systems.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Assists with development of the operating or CIP budget for the department.
Performs budget analysis by implementing the organization's budget process system, providing guidance and recommendations to management in the development and completion of their budgets; finalizing the organizations budget; and monitoring the budget by preparing or reviewing current year estimates and budget variance reports, reporting on budget variances; reviewing budget forecasts; and reviewing current and historical budget information and data.
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