Apply on Employer Site

Arizona Department of Economic Security · 12 hours ago

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$56K/yr - $56K/yr

The Arizona Department of Economic Security is dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and communities in Arizona. They are seeking a Financial Analyst to conduct forecasting, analysis, federal reporting, and monitoring of assigned programs within the Division of Child Support Services.

AssociationGovernmentInformation TechnologySecurity

No H1B

Responsibilities

Research and analyze expenditure and revenue trends

Prepare forecasts

Prepare in-depth and as-needed ad-hoc analyses

Develop a variety of fiscal and operating reports involving detailed analysis of financial outlooks, spending trends, staffing levels, and other comprehensive analyses

Identify, research, and analyze possible impacts of proposed legislation and funding modification; prepare formal bill analysis

Provide financial expertise to Department and programmatic leadership and external partners

Qualification

Governmental accountingStatistical analysisFinancial data analysisBudget managementReport writingAnalytic workExpenditure correctionsRevenue depositsOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Governmental accounting and fiscal principles

The budget and state legislative process

Principles and practices of business administration, including organization theory and management, fiscal management, and budgetary control

Statistical analysis and theory

Report writing techniques

Analysis and interpretation of financial data

Initiating expenditure corrections

Payment vouchers and encumbrance documents/liquidations

Collections and revenue deposits

Oral and written communications

Chart of accounts

Perform difficult and complex analytic work

Monitor appropriations, revenues, and expenditures

Prepare and review federal reports for grants applicable to assigned programs

Develop annual budget requests for assigned areas

Act as a single point of contact for assigned programs

Use applicable computer programs and software

Learn the child support services program and assist in meeting organizational performance measures, goals and objectives

Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions

Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration with a specialization in accounting, finance or economics from an accredited college or university