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Oklahoma Indigent Defense System · 1 day ago

Financial Analyst

Oklahoma County, OK

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$58K/yr - $62K/yr

Oklahoma Indigent Defense System is seeking a Financial Analyst to perform analytical work involving the collection and evaluation of agency financial data and budgetary control records. The role includes preparing fiscal reports, analyzing financial information for budgetary requirements, and developing agency budget work programs.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Compiles data related to agency financial transactions and operations, revenues and expenditures

Prepare fiscal reports, statistical data, and administrative documents as required

Coordinate the approval or denial of claims and invoices

Analyzes financial information concerning personnel, capital projects, supplies and equipment, professional services, and other expenses; determines budgetary requirements by function and activity

Participates in surveys, studies, meetings and legislative hearings concerning agency financial requirements; provides assistance to agency managers and supervisors in preparing budget estimates and proposals; conducts research and analysis on proposed legislation or other factors affecting budget requirements

Reviews revenue projections from appropriations, fees, taxes, tolls and other sources; matches projected revenue to projected expenditures; makes recommendations concerning changes in program goals, workloads, staffing patterns, funds distribution and other areas; identifies needs for changes in various sources of revenue

Develops agency budget work programs, including justification; prepares proposed legislation

Audit funding for reports and invoices

Maintain a Correction Report detailing data reported incorrectly or needs revision or needs revision

Review audit findings from an independent contractor and assist in developing a process to account for the findings

Assist with the implementation and administration of program changes in federal and state regulations

Train providers and maintain currency of program manuals

Qualification

Financial analysisBudgetingPublic administrationResearch methodsGovernmental accountingEffective communicationOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, economics, accounting or finance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in one of the above areas

Knowledge of the principles and practices of organization and management

Knowledge of public administration

Knowledge of methods and techniques for conducting research and analysis

Knowledge of various sources of revenue available to governmental agencies

Knowledge of typical expenditures required to provide governmental services

Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting and budgeting

Knowledge of program evaluation techniques

Knowledge of services which can be provided by other sources, including the private sector

Knowledge of the legislative process

Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective communication

Ability to review and analyze financial data

Ability to establish realistic budget goals