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Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Government JobsDesoto, TX, US
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Finance Analyst

The purpose of this position is to analyze, maintain and research financial data, create financial models, and provide insights to support decision-making processes. This is accomplished by assisting with the annual budget process, monitoring cash flow activity for capital projects, forecasting future financial performance, maintaining databases; retrieving data from integrated applications; preparing reports, spreadsheets, dashboards and other materials and identifying trends that may impact the City's financial status. The position also performs professional accounting duties including preparing journal entries, reconciling interdepartmental cash receipts, and ensuring compliance with established accounting standards.

Specific duties and responsibilities include :

  • Collects, analyzes, and interprets financial data from various sources;
  • Researches, evaluates and analyzes financial data and trends;
  • Prepares various journal entries and related accounting transactions;
  • Reconciles interdepartmental cash receipts and ensures accuracy of entries.
  • Monitors and tracks cash flow activity for capital projects to ensure financial accountability and proper reporting;
  • Prepares detailed financial reports, charts, and graphs for presentations and reports;
  • Develops and maintains financial data to support strategic planning and decision-making;
  • Compiles reports by researching and gathering data, reviewing financial information and budget, and analyzing financial and statistical data;
  • Conducts scenario analysis to evaluate budget performance and variances, and resolve accounting issues;
  • Participates in a variety of special projects in support of City-wide operations by collecting, evaluating, and presenting financial data and;
  • Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications include :

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field;
  • Two (2) years of related work experience;
  • Valid CPA, CGFO, or CIA certification preferred;
  • Or equivalent training, education, and / or experience; and
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Supplemental information includes :

  • Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
  • Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and understanding of government budgeting principles;
  • Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.
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