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Senior Financial Analyst

City of Vero Beach
Full-time
On-site
Vero Beach, Florida, United States
Financial Analyst

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under general direction, performs financial and accounting work.  Work involves reporting and problem solving. Assists with the City’s internal and external financial and compliance audits and reporting requirements.  This position will also assist with budget development. Works closely with, and under the supervision of the Comptroller and/or the Finance Director.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 


  • Maintains the accounting and financial records and information systems in support of the City's accounting and financial reporting responsibilities; provides assistance and advice to ensure the effective deployment and use of the City's financial information systems. 
  • Assist in preparation financial information for all aspects of fiscal reposting and accounting, including revenue/accounts receivable cycles, enterprise funds, grants, etc. to enable the financial management/administration of the City.
  • Assists the Finance Director and the Assistant Finance Director with activities related to the City's debt management program, pension programs, accounting of grant programs and leasing agreements, performing advance fiscal analysis and studies.
  • Assist in the department's preparation of internal City financial statements and reports, evaluating such for accuracy and completeness, consistent with professional accounting standards.
  • Assists in the development and maintenance systems of internal control and quality control related to the processing of City business transactions. 
  • Assist in the coordination of any correcting items and responses to issues raised through the Management Letter, Single Audit section or the comments from Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). 
  • Analyzes debt scenarios and works with financial administration to provide advice on best options for long-term planning and short-term goals in liquidity and capital assets building or purchase. 
  • Assists the Director of Finance in administration of financial institution contracts and relationships to carry out all manner of deposits and expenditures for the City. 
  • Assist in the compilation, analysis, and publishing of the interim financial reports for Administration and City Council.
  • Assists the Finance Director in the administration of Single Audit grant programs, and manages the work related to such during the independent audit. 
  • Manage the cost of services studies for proprietary/enterprise accounting departments.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Managerial/technical/professional:

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting. 
  • Knowledge of State and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines governing all aspects of municipal and public utility financial operations, including those relative to auditing, purchasing, grants, risk management, budgeting and accounting.
  • Knowledge of City Codes, procedures and fiscal policy.
  • Knowledge of computer hardware and software pertinent to financial operations.

Problem Solving:

  • Skill in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, and projecting consequences of proposed actions in support of goals.
  • Skill in researching, evaluating, and using new methods/technology and techniques for operational improvements.

Communication:

  • Skill in dealing constructively with conflict and responding with tact, composure and courtesy when dealing with individuals who may be experiencing significant stress.
  • Communicates complex and advanced financial information, orally, in writing, and by electronic means to City personnel and outside parties in a professional and comprehendible manner.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, department directors, regulatory agencies, and employees.
  • Ability to express ideas clearly when providing oral and written reports and recommendations on administrative, financial, and technical issues.

  • OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
    • May work extended hours including nights and weekends as an exempt employee reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and three (3) years of full time  governmental accounting/reporting and management including budget preparation and presentation, or closely related work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. CPA or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.  


Licenses/Certification: Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License. CPA preferred.