Utility Budget/Financial Analyst

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; four years of responsible accounting and budgeting experience, preferably in a utility rate environment, including experience working with revenue requirements and cost recovery programs; or equivalent combination of training and experience.  Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, practices and methods; ability to assemble and analyze data recognizing change and, if there are any deficiencies, recommend remedies; ability to interpret, apply and explain federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations and determine their impact on accounting functions; considerable skill in the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint in-house project tracking systems, and the County’s financial system; considerable knowledge of budgetary and business management practices; good knowledge of office practices and procedures; considerable skill in preparing accurate and complete financial and customized reports, considerable skill in time management, attention to detail and follow through; ability to understand complex instructions, policies and data; ability to devise and apply effective accounting procedures; ability to present ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious team relationships with co-workers; and good professional judgement.  Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty maintaining a complex system of accounts; provides supporting responsibilities for the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continuing disclosure, revenue bond covenants, revenue bond rating agency surveillances, revenue bond proceeds, and grant awards.

• Coordinates and compiles Utilities budget, revenue projections and capital improvement plan;
• Compiles yearly financial schedules and reports to support the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report;
• Reviews financial data of internal and external systems and software applications to record fixed assets;
• Reviews financial data of internal and external systems to ensure accuracy;
• Monitors and reconciles the financial data of internal and external systems and software applications;
• Analyzes, and interprets GASB pronouncements regarding enterprise fund reporting, plus federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations;
• Compiles yearly financial schedules and reports to support the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report;
• Tracks and monitors purchase orders and invoices and submits invoices to Accounts Payable for payment.
• Perform other work as required.

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Utilities

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion