Financial Analyst

Salary : $48,714.44 - $71,121.61 Annually

Location : DeSoto, TX

Job Type : Regular Fulltime

Job Number : 01126

Department : Finance

Division : Accounting

Opening Date : 10 / 02 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

Description

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 preparing reports, 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.

Other duties may include maintaining records; and assisting with processing related transactions and inventories.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets financial data from various sources;
• Researches, evaluates and analyzes financial data and trends;
• 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
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting Economics or related field;
• Valid CPA, CGFO, CIA certification preferred;
• Or equivalent training, education, and / or experience; and
• Valid Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

• 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.

Employee Benefit Information

Health Insurance- BCBS

Dental Insurance- BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight

Flexible Spending - Payflex

Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.

Life Insurance- Dearborn National

The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.

Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National

This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks

Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.

Education Pay

Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.

Social Security

Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.

Texas Municipal Retirement System

Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2 : 1.

Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.

Vacation

Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).

All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).

All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Sick Leave

Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).

All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).

All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Holidays

Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.

Longevity Pay

Earned at a rate of $4 per month.

This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).

Worker's Compensation

Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.

Fire / Police

Eligible for Education / Certification pay.

Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual / Empower

Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.