Travis County ยท 3 days ago
Financial Analyst Senior
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Government Administration
Insider Connection @Travis County
Responsibilities
Prepares specialized financial reports by preparing periodic internal and external financial documents, supporting schedules and financial reports. Researches, compiles, monitors and summarizes financial information and data and reports on financial condition.
Conducts financial analysis by monitoring, reviewing and analyzing current and historical financial and budget information. Analyzes trends, prepares financial forecasts, summarizes and interprets the results of financial analysis and provides possible alternatives for consideration. Informs management of the financial condition of the department.
Prepares budget reports by researching, compiling, monitoring and summarizing current and historical budget information and data. Monitors the departmental budget and reports on budget variances. Prepares budget transfers, as required. Participates in preparing annual departmental budget submission.
Prepares, processes and maintains all financial transactions and documents for departmental activities, such as financial reporting, budget, grants, purchasing, contracts, payroll, and other financial transactions. Maintains accounting ledgers, documents and accounts and reviews, verifies and reconciles accounting transactions.
Develops and maintains computer spreadsheet models, databases and queries. Designs and maintains spreadsheets and databases to support standard and specialized departmental financial operations. Conducts project and division specific financial analysis. Prepares, updates and maintains monthly financial activity reports, spreadsheets and ledgers. Maintains financial data and records.
Responds to financial inquiries from departmental management and staff, other County fiscal representatives and the public. Provides technical assistance to departmental staff in developing and maintaining grants, proposals, contracts, payroll, and other operations having financial implications.
Assists in and develops strategic and tactical financial plans. Develops, recommends and implements departmental financial policies, procedures and strategies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a directly related field AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional level financial analysis or accounting experience
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standardized financial, accounting and auditing practices
Skill in problem-solving and decision-making
Ability to work independently
Ability to analyze, calculate, forecast and interpret financial data and identify and correct errors
Preferred
Valid Texas Driver's License
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
Parental leave
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plan
Company
Travis County
Travis County considers it a high priority to recruit, motivate and retain employees capable of providing exemplary service to the residents of Travis County by using a total compensation system that is fair, flexible and market competitive.