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Pima County · 1 day ago

Financial Analyst I - Elected Officials - County Attorney

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $77K/yr

2+ years exp

Pima County is seeking a Financial Analyst I for the County Attorney's Office. This role involves analyzing departmental and budget proposals, conducting research on budgetary matters, and monitoring departmental revenue and expenditures for compliance with adopted budgets.

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Responsibilities

Assists in preparing, analyzing, and monitoring the department's operating and capital improvement budget requests

Conducts budgetary and financial studies for the department regarding current and projected fiscal and operational matters and develops recommendations for new programs and service expansions

Provides technical assistance to departmental staff in budget preparation by explaining financial policies and procedures to ensure clarity and proper use of the budget system

Contributes to the development of initial recommendations for core funding levels based on revenue and expenditure projections, as well as departmental performance measures

Compiles and prepares budget data for inclusion in the department’s budget documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity

Processes user access requests and approval workflows for business and financial systems within the department

Utilizes internal tools to reconcile and balance financial data across multiple systems specific to the department

Provides user support and troubleshooting for departmental business and financial systems, ensuring smooth operations

Assists in testing enhancements and configurations of financial systems used by the department

Maintains the chart of account elements in the department’s financial system, ensuring proper categorization and tracking

Conducts reconciliations to safeguard departmental inventory, ensuring proper controls are utilized

Prepares internal financial and budget reports by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting departmental data

Monitors departmental spending throughout the year and gathers data to provide recommended forecasts

Collects information on departmental programs, goals, and objectives, compiling data for analysis and performance evaluation

Qualification

Budget analysisFinancial reportingAccounting principlesData analysisFinancial systems supportTechnical assistanceCommunication skills

Required

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of professional experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing or accounting analysis, or financial management research

Two years with Pima County in a Payroll Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment

Valid driver license is required at time of application

Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the 'Education' and 'Work Experience' sections of the application

The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures

Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination

Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record

The County requires pre-employment background checks

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history

Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems