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Financial Analyst II

City of Atlanta
Full-time
On-site
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
$63,401.31 - $84,640.75 USD yearly
Financial Analyst
Description

Posting Expires: 3/10/26

Salary Range: $63,401.31- $84,640.75

 

Description 

The Financial Analyst II – Fleet Finance supports the financial operations of the Office of Fleet Services DPW Division for the City of Atlanta. This role ensures all Fleet transactions are recorded accurately and timely within Oracle, FMIS, and related systems, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements. The position plays a critical role in budget management, financial reporting, procurement, and operational analytics for a high‑volume, citywide fleet operation.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision. May work independently with responsibility for assigned function(s) or program(s).

Major Responsibilities:

Accounting

  • Produce weekly vendor account analysis reports

  • Create purchase requisitions in Oracle

  • Efficiently support payment cycle activities in a timely manner

  • Improve payment processes and maintain records

  • Address vendor payment inquiries and other requests as needed

  • Prepare journal entries and budget adjustments

  • Ensure accuracy of general ledger accounts

  • Reconcile general ledger accounts

  • Analyze accounts and explain significant variances

Financial Reporting

  • Prepare internal management reports, including monthly budget performance, fund status, and operational cost summaries

  • Support annual budget development for Fleet operations, including forecasting parts, fuel, and maintenance needs

  • Develop reporting dashboards in Power BI to support leadership visibility into spending, utilization, and operational trends

 

Planning and Analysis

 

  • Provide data‑driven insights to support strategic planning, procurement strategies, and compliance with municipal policies

  • Analyze financial and operational data from Oracle, FMIS, and telematics platforms to support decision‑making

  • Conduct forecasting, variance analysis, and operational metric reporting for fleet performance

  • Build financial models to evaluate cost trends, lifecycle costs, and replacement planning

Other

  • Highly industrious with a strong work ethic, a sense of urgency for action and integrity
  • Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including DPW Operations and Administration, Procurement, AP, and Budget

 

Knowledge/Skills:

Formal Knowledge

  • Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, data modeling, advanced formulas)

  • Experience with Oracle Financials, FMIS, Power BI, and financial reporting applications

  • Familiarity with telematics data and fleet operational metrics preferred

Skills

  • The preferred candidate will demonstrate:

    • Exceptional attention to detail

    • Proficiency in collaborating and working effectively within cross-functional teams and on team projects

    • Advanced problem-solving abilities

    • A strong drive for continuous improvement

    • Excellent analytical skills

    • Superior reporting capabilities

    • Outstanding organizational skills

    • Deadline-oriented mindset

    • Ability to process numerical data with speed and accuracy

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 

 

Qualifications -

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Master’s degree in a related field
  • Certified Public Accountant desired