Financial Analyst

The City of Visalia is recruiting for Financial Analyst to join the City's Finance Department.  Please click here for the recruitment announcement.

THE DEPARTMENT

This position will be assigned to the City's Finance Department which is responsible for the City's fiscal operations including the planning, directing, monitoring, and improvement of the City's financial resources.  The department operates under the supervision of the Finance Director and is made up of various divisions including Budget & Analysis, Capital Improvement, Audit, Accounting, Purchasing,  Utility Billing (Call Center & Public Counter), Business Tax, Information Systems, and Affordable Housing.

THE POSITION

This Financial Analyst position oversees Utility Billing (Call Center & Public Counter) which includes supervision of 10 full-time employees. The Utility Billing Center is responsible for approximately 40,000 accounts that are billed monthly for Storm Water, Sewer, Trash, and Underground Water Recharge.  Staff is responsible for account starts, stops, repairs, work orders, questions, payments, delinquency, and auditing to ensure service is billed correctly.    This position works closely with the Public Works Operations staff.  Primary duties performed by the Financial Analyst are the following:

• Oversees accounting and finance functions of the Utility Billing Division which includes preparing, reviewing, and approving Journal Entries.
• Responsible for utility billing software, practices, procedures and ordinances; recommends, develops and implements improvements for efficiency.
• Researches, prepares, reviews, and analyzes various utility billing and accounting reports, maintains utility rates, and researches variances.
• Reconciles monthly transactions of proprietary software and subsidiary ledgers.
• Assists in preparing Department's work program to assure progress toward goal attainment.
• Analyzes department's operating revenues and expenditures. Prepares operating budgets for City's bi-annual budget.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position will be a self-managing, detail-oriented individual, who likes to stay busy with a wide variety of tasks and projects.  They will possess strong analytical and management skills.  Managing and prioritizing multiple complex projects and deadlines is essential, as is the ability to identify and overcome obstacles.  The candidate should enjoy meeting and working with citizens and be able to build and maintain a cooperative working environment with coworkers.  The successful candidate will need to be at ease with angry customers and be able to solve citizen complaints.  The candidate must have experience in accounting and have the ability to analyze complex financial problems and develop solutions.  

• Three (3) years of experience in financial management or accounting in municipal government.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a degree in business administration, accounting, economics or a closely related field.

SELECTION PROCESS
Application and supplemental materials will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be most qualified will be invited to participate in a job related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
Monthly Salary: $8,210 - $10,321 
CalPERS Retirement Program
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Longevity Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expense)

Review the Benefits tab for more information.

EXPERIENCE VISALIA. ENHANCE YOUR LIFE. 
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 146,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities.  Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.

As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.

Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy, and moving forward.  Come discover all Visalia has to offer!

The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.