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Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority · 13 hours ago

Financial Data Analyst

Saint Petersburg, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is focused on advancing its mission through effective financial planning and analysis. The Financial Data Analyst will support data collection, analysis, and reporting to develop sound financial plans while ensuring compliance with state statutes and best practices.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and work with all PSTA departments to develop a financially sound multi-year capital and operating budget including completion of the annual budget documents

Assist in developing presentations to the Board Committees and full board, as well as participate in the presentations

Prepare monthly budget variance reports and quarterly financial reports, statistical reports, financial performance metrics, graphs, spreadsheets, and forecasts identifying specific financial performance metrics and trend analysis

Monitor trends and create data driven forecasts

Become a subject matter expert in property tax requirements and the TRIM requirements

Work on data analysis and data quality assurance in the development of grant invoices

Collect and report financial data in compliance with regulatory policies and procedures of the National Transit Database (NTD)

Develop financial analysis of concepts during union negotiations in a timely manner

Respond to financial data requests across the agency; update the Statistical section of the annual finance reports and assist with the Treasury Management function, performing bank transfers, and other duties as needed

Perform data analysis to proactively identify potential problem areas or adverse trends requiring further investigation

Maintain files for the purpose of providing complete and accurate documentation and being prepared for all potential audits

Perform work with accuracy and timeliness in a professional manner with integrity and confidentiality

Demonstrate organization, time management, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks

Provide excellent internal and external customer service as a representative of PSTA

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees

Demonstrate ability to work within a collaborative team environment and be comfortable providing assistance to multiple departments with respect, tact and professionalism

Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with PSTA policies and procedures

Work in a safe manner and report all unsafe conditions

Perform other related duties, special projects, assignments, or tasks as assigned

Qualification

Financial analysisData analysisMicrosoft ExcelBudgetingData visualizationBusiness writingCustomer serviceTime managementCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Information Management, Business, Data Analytics, Finance or Accounting or related field

Experience performing business financial analysis and data analysis

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel including V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, Math Functions, Linking, and Conditional Formatting

Strong experience graphing data to display statistical data and trends

Knowledge of business financial analysis, trending and forecasting

General office practices and administrative procedures

Establishment and maintenance of record keeping systems and procedures

Technical expertise regarding data analysis and input

Intermediate to advanced use of MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint

Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

Strong business writing skills

Adept at writing reports and presenting information with detail and accuracy

Ability to interpret and respond to regulatory agency reporting requirements

Ability to create accurate and visually effective spreadsheets, reports, and graphs, which represent complex information in a clear way

Ability to conduct research, analyze findings, and prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations

Ability to prioritize work based on the ongoing demands of the department

Ability to exercise initiative and work independently

Ability to follow written and oral instructions