The City of Austin is seeking a Temporary Financial Analyst I to provide broad financial support to Austin Facilities Management. This role primarily serves as the department’s ProCard administrator and assists with Accounts Payable and Contracts teams, as well as supporting financial research, analysis, and transaction processing.
Responsibilities
- 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
- May provide leadership, training, and guidance to others
Skills
- 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
- 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
- Experience monitoring and reconciling credit card expense reports using tools such as Bank of America's WORKS or other web-based electronic card payment management service
- Experience with financial software or systems
- Experience analyzing and monitoring financial data (revenue and expenditures), preparing financial reports and performing variance and trend analyses
- Experience working with governmental revenue and expenditure budgets, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel to more than one work location
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
- Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
- Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
- Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
- Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
Company Overview
- An award-winning employer, the City of Austin has a Council-Manager form of government and employs 13.8K employees. It was founded in 1839, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://austintexas.gov/recyclingecodev.
