What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at CITY OF DUMAS?
Job Summary:
Professional administrative staff position responsible for assisting the Finance Director with the City’s annual budget and financial reporting activities, banking activities, general ledger activity, grant activity, bi-weekly payrolls, the annual audit, monthly and quarterly financial reports, capital asset activity, and general insurance activity with the City’s insurance provider. The work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Finance, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative.
Required Education, Certificates, and/or Licenses:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. (candidates with a CPA will be given preference) and minimum three years of experience in financial administration or a closely related area; prefer municipal finance or accounting experience.
- OR any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- If using a City vehicle, must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of finance and accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the standards of the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques of preparing a fiscal year budget according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and State of Texas required reporting timelines.
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Skill in the use of computer software systems necessary to accomplish the job.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in organizing financial records in an efficient manner and in accordance with State of Texas record retention guidelines.
- Ability to review complex operating and financial statements and administrative reports, communicate this information to finance staff, elected officials, department heads, auditors and the public in a concise and professional manner and respond tactfully and concisely to related questions.
- Ability to conduct research, analyze and interpret financial data.
- Ability to analyze Federal and State laws as they apply to grants and government expenditures.
Please email me at crobertson@dumastx.gov for more information