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Financial Analyst

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Summary: Participates in the preparation of budgets, financial statements, statistical reports, cost analyses and other financial information. Responsible for analytical studies, including reviewing budget requests and recommending changes to achieve goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain communication with assigned department managers and administrative staff in the preparation and analysis of financial reports, to provide information and to resolve problems concerning variances from approved budget. Provide technical support to assigned departments regarding budgeting system and procedures.
• Monitors and analyzes budget expenditures and prepares reports and analysis on trends. Compiles budgetary and fiscal data received from assigned departments. Analyzes and evaluates departmental budget requests to prepare budgetary documents, reports, and recommendations. Attends budget hearings and as needed presents fiscal data of assigned departments.
• Prepares and coordinates distribution of financial reports and analysis for management and external agencies. May present reports to management or committees. Prepares charts and diagrams showing prior, current and projected expenditures to provide a basis for comparison and evaluation.
• Prepares and maintains accurate accounting records to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies as well as GAAP, GASB, and FASB. Utilizes various computer financial information systems in the preparation of analysis, evaluation and reports relating to assigned areas. Recommends operational procedures and ways to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness.

Other information: Education Requirements: Master's degree or equivalent. Licensure/Certification Requirements: No licensure or certification required. Professional Experience Requirements: If a Master's degree: no prior experience required. If a Bachelor's degree: Three (3) years of experience in public accounting or management of an operational unit. If an Associate's degree: Seven (7) years of experience in public accounting or management of an operational unit. If a High School diploma or GED: Eleven (11) years of experience in public accounting or management of an operational unit. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Research, retrieve and organize data to prepare reports and financial documentation, analyze and audit data.