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Financial Analyst
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Financial Analyst
Department: Finance
Salary Grade: Schedule F FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location: Central Office
Reports to: Assistant Director of Finance
Date: 08/14/2024
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting in budget and general ledger maintenance. Position will review and ensure proper financial documentation is provided and internally audit financial transactions. Provides financial grant management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists in maintaining the general ledger for all funds, including entities in which we serve as fiscal agent.
Responsible for financial oversight of grants and reimbursement requests submitted in a timely manner.
Prepares monthly bank reconciliations.
Maintains Fixed Assets/Disposition of Equipment & Personal Property.
Responsible for processing and recording bank transactions, including daily cash deposits and EDI receipts.
Reviews and approves purchasing card financial transactions and their documentations.
Oversees school division's accounts receivable and billing, including non-resident tuition.
Responsible for unclaimed property submitted to the state.
Files quarterly Medicaid reimbursements and the annual cost report.
Process CIP payment requests.
Serves as backup to the Accounts Payable clerk.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing general ledger account information.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Answers financial procedure questions by researching and interpreting fiscal policy and regulations.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Assist the Chief Financial Officer with budget analysis and audit preparation.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
Honesty
Integrity
Ethical
Equity Minded
Emotional Intelligence
Cultural Competence
Safety
Quality
Leadership Competencies
Models Excellent Customer Service
Thinks Strategically
Shows Initiative
Acts Decisively
Communicates Effectively
Works Collaboratively
Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
Technical Capabilities
Computer Literacy
Data Analysis and Management
Fiscal Planning and Management
Project Management
Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holds an undergraduate degree in accounting or finance. Has five or more years of working experience in general ledger accounting.
Prior grant experience preferred.
Prior OMEGA experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Team leadership skills
Computer proficiency with the ability to use Microsoft products
Alio experience is a plus
Customer Service Skills
Data analytical skills
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
SALARY:
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.
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