City of Salem · 14 hours ago
Financial Analyst
Salem, OR
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Housing Authority of the City of Salem is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join their accounting team. This role involves applying accounting principles, performing high-level accounting functions, and supporting sound financial decision-making through detailed analysis and reporting.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Review financial data for trends and variances and analyze results to evaluate effectiveness of operations and identify potential improvements
Analyze financial and operational data, organize and summarize findings, and communicate findings and results
Reconcile client data across sources and systems to ensure accurate balances
Assist with preparing and reviewing annual budgets for a variety of programs and developments
Maintain attention to detail when performing calculations to ensure the accuracy of ledgers and reports
Set and design financial reports to ensure accuracy and sustainability
Use systems and software tools (Power BI, Excel, SQL, and Access)
Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements, implement solutions, and collaborate with team members to enhance workflow efficiency
Qualification
Required
Must pass the pre-employment background check
Must have reliable transportation (e.g., carpool, rideshare, public transit, walking, biking) to report to and from work sites, events, trainings, and meetings
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or a related field, and five years of experience in an accounting, finance, audits, or related field, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the examples of work
Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement
Preferred
Experience using Power BI or Tableau for business data analysis or reporting
Advanced Excel skills
Experience analyzing or presenting financial reports
Experience building, maintaining or querying relational databases using SQL
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or degree in business analytics
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary long-term care.
Employee wellness program.
Employee assistance program.
Company
City of Salem
Salem, the capital city of Oregon, lies in the heart of the lush Willamette River Valley.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Josh Eggleston
Chief Financial Officer
Jon Efe
Human Resources Business Partner
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