City of Oxnard ยท 2 months ago
Senior Financial Analyst (Temporary/Extra Help)
Oxnard, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$38/hr - $63/hr
3+ years expThe City of Oxnard's Finance Department is seeking a temporary Senior Financial Analyst to join their Budget team. The ideal candidate will have experience in budget development and analysis, and will be responsible for preparing the Citywide budget and conducting variance analysis.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationWaste Management
Responsibilities
Participates in preparation of Citywide mid-year update and annual budget
Leads monthly/quarterly/year-end budget to actual variance analysis
Participates in ERP setup and maintenance related to budgeted accounts, projects, etc., reviews requests and recommends approval or modification
Participates in Committee & Council agenda review
Participates in identifying and testing new ways to configure OpenGov to enhance the budget production and monitoring processes
Performs advanced professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work; supervises and oversees paraprofessional and professional staff in assigned area; may assist in training staff and serving as a lead worker
Provides programs management in assigned area; provides analytical support and coordination of special projects, as assigned
Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers; conducts research, audits and/or assessments; provides information, guidance and materials in support of designated programs; troubleshoots issues and resolves problems; and, provides project staff support, liaison services and/or general oversight to designated committees, external stakeholders or project teams
Monitors and ensures compliance with policy, procedures, standards and/or regulations
Gathers information, analyzes and compiles data, identifies requirements and trends, and presents findings; prepares, updates and maintains records, reports, presentations, and databases
Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned division, program, and/or project budgets and expenditures
Provides procurement recommendations and assists in purchase acquisitions
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned
Providing accounting, budget, financial management and financial reporting/analysis in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Researching discrepancies and reconciling funds and accounts
Preparing financial reports
Analyzing and forecasting expenses and revenues
Reviewing and approving requisitions
Overseeing daily operations, initiative or projects
Lead project development, design, coordinate and implement programs
Preparing cost estimates, forecasts, financial analyses and financial statements
Preparation of the CAFR, including financial statements and schedules
Preparing and coordinating annual budget preparation
Assisting customers with financial and accounting issues
Recommends policies and procedures
Serves as second level of approval for expenditures, budget requests and support documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field
Three (3) years of journey-level professional experience in area of assignment
Strong technical skills
Experience in budget development and analysis
Interest in working with large volumes of data
Knowledge of basic principles, methods and practices of municipal finance, budgeting and accounting
Proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work
Regular and reliable attendance
Effective communication skills
Development of effective working relationships
Benefits
Extra Help employees are not expected to last more than 960 hours.
This position is not eligible for benefits due to the short duration of employment.
Extra Help employees are 'at-will' and are not provided any benefits other than those required by state or federal law.
You will be provided paid leave in accordance with city policy.
The city requires enrollment in retirement programs as the city does not participate in social security.
Company
City of Oxnard
City of Oxnard provides government administration, departments, hazardous waste drop-off, management, online, and senior services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Javier Chagoyen-Lazaro
Chief Financial Officer
Mark Sewell
ACFO
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