Financial Analyst I

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.

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants

THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .

Financial Services Department

The Financial Services Department mission is to maintain the financial and economic integrity of the City; provide comprehensive and integrated financial management, administration, and support services to City departments and other customers; and develop and lead innovative programs that increase the prosperity of Austinites, businesses, and diverse neighborhoods, creating a cultural and economic environment that enhances the vitality of the community.

Position Overview

The position will perform key functions for the Central Finance team in the Financial Services Department - Administrative Support Management Division. Some of these responsibilities include assisting divisions with the annual budget process, developing financial policies and procedures, monitoring budgets, reconciling, and approving ProCard transactions, reviewing and approving invoices, and managing simple contracts. Other duties may include processing transactions in the City’s financial system, creating financial reports, and researching data for emergency response reporting.

The top candidate must have the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and have excellent communication skills.

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.
Ninety (90) day provision for additional vacancy

When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool.

Application Instructions and Top Candidate Requirements:
A detailed and complete Employment Application is required. Employment history dates must include month and year. Please include contact information from previous employers. Top Candidates may be subject to a skills assessment. The candidate selected for this position may be required to provide proof of education. This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Check.
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and wellness benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information .

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.

Post Interview Verification
If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference. 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.

Pay Range
$28.04 - $34.34

Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs.

Note: Non-executive staff eligible to telework must be in the office for at least 50% of their schedule within a two (2) week period.
Job Close Date 06/13/2024 Type of Posting External Department Financial Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, Texas 78704 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience creating and analyzing financial reports.
• Experience with budget monitoring.
• Experience with financial software such as AIMS , e-Capris, MicroStrategy, or other related financial and/or business intelligence software system.
• 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.

Prepares accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions. Reviews documentation, funding and other information for accuracy and ensures that transactions are processed in accordance with city policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices. Prepares financial reports by preparing periodic internal and external financial documents, supporting schedules and financial reports to ensure accuracy; researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data; and reporting on financial condition and trends. Prepares work for processing by gathering and sorting documents and related information; verifying correct funding. Assures compliance with conditions of grant by monitoring and analyzing Interlocal agreements, contracts, grants and subcontract expenses and activities; ensuring compliance with federal and local laws. Prepares and submits grant reporting. Provides assistance with department’s performance management activities by monitoring and reporting of performance measures and participating in business planning. Prepares budget analysis and reports by researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical budget information and data, reporting on budget variances, and downloading financial information from various financial systems. Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural and financial information and guidance with financial systems. Monitors expenses and activities and identifies and solves potential or existing problems. Researches and provides information requested by City Council, City management, boards and commissions, vendors, the public, and other City offices.

Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and concepts.
• Knowledge of internal control systems.
• Knowledge of preferred business practices.
• Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems.
• Knowledge of financial and budget reporting.
• Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models and utilizing word processing and presentation software.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information for management’s use.
• Ability to resolve problems or situations that requires the exercising of good judgment.
• Ability to prepare accurate and complex financial reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Financial Analyst I position requires 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. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please provide a brief description of how you meet the minimum qualifications listed for this position to include meeting the educational requirements, years of related experience and substitutions.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your experience creating and analyzing financial reports. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience and how many years of experience you have.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with budget monitoring. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience and how many years of experience you have.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your experience with financial software such as AIMS, e-Capris, MicroStrategy, or other related financial and/or business intelligence software system. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience and how many years of experience you have.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to more than one work location?

• Yes
• No

This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check

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