Financial Analyst

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages accounts payable and receivable duties for the department. This may include but is not limited to the following:

• Using analytical knowledge and experience to process and audit all accounting transactions in a timely fashion including cash deposits purchasing card transactions invoice payments Food Tax Rebates back up documentation and supplier records in accordance with citywide and departmental procedures and procurement guidelines.
• Developing training materials and training department staff in areas of purchasing cash handling audit trails and control and works collaboratively on financial systems with departmental staff and Finance.
• Interpreting and instructing on policies procedures and reports; assisting employees with questions and implementation as needed.
• Creating and processingjournal entries for accounting transactions departmental and interdepartmental due to analysis and findings.
• Assisting Budget Analyst Principal with federal state and county fund reimbursements requirements and reporting.
• Monitoring year-end procedures and deadlines to ensure accuracy timeliness and compliance.
• Conducting year-end analysis and review of all POs/Contracts and coordinates with department supervisors for year-end closure processes.

Provides analysis support for the departments budget process. This may include but is not limited to the following:

• Providing support in the areas of budget development budget submission supplemental and carry-over budget requests.
• Performing financial research. This may include data collection investigation analysis and development of a variety of reports including revenue and expenditure forecasts.
• Through researching and analysis develops solutions and makes recommendations to HHS staff on budgetary and financial issues affecting the department.
• Working collaboratively with HHS staff and the Citys Finance Department including Accounting Budget and Purchasing Divisions.
• Performing Budget transfers and journal entries for expense or revenue corrections.

Interacts with City staff and vendors to provide information answer questions and resolve problems. This includes the following:

• Coordinating with the Finance Department regarding transaction processing (accounts payable purchase orders revenues etc.) financial audits retrieval of financial documentation and other related areas.
• Interpreting policies procedures and reports; assisting employees and vendors as needed; distributing and referring information requests as appropriate; following up to ensure needs are met.
• Drafting correspondence in response to inquiries and letters from vendors and City staff. This includes working with sensitive information.

Provides financial and administrative support to the department. This may include but is not limited to the following:

• Assisting in developing methods for improving department services updating and reviewing department policies and procedures and special projects.
• Administering department programs and initiatives which may involve working with other city departments in developing and coordinating citywide programs.
• Producing and disseminating reports; testing accuracy of information
• Assisting with planning organizational program and personnel changes.
• Training HHS staff in departmental or citywide financial systems if/as needed.
• Implementing and maintaining administrative systems and procedures specific to departmental functions to ensure that business practices are effective and provide a high level of service to customers.
• Establishing financial record keeping procedures and reporting standards ensuring effective management of organizational records.
• Providing on occasion coordination related to internal departmental personnel projections processes and/or actions.

Other:

• May serve and represent HHS on a variety of initiatives including city-wide task forces or advisory groups.
• Performing related duties as required to meet the needs of the City.
• Taking proper safety precautions anticipating unsafe circumstances and acting accordingly to prevent accidents; responsible for the safety of self others materials and equipment; uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations policies and procedures; reports all accidents and damage to City property.
• Responsible for knowing and complying with all City and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to analyze complex problems develop and present recommendations and implement changes
• Ability to assume responsibility to prioritize and resolve problems to pay extremely close attention to detail to coordinate tasks to completion to provide quality control maintain complex records and documentation to meet deadlines and to complete tasks while working under pressure.
• Ability to coordinate projects and oversee budgets.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including previous experience demonstrating the ability to interact effectively and courteously with the public and/or staff from other agencies.
• Ability to generate and interpret reports.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and advanced skills in spreadsheet database and word processing operations.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting practices balancing sub-ledger accounts priority-based budgeting payroll and time entry management to reconcile employee time associated with grants.
• Skill in editing proofreading and grammar.
• Skill in organization and effective and efficient time management skills.
• Valid Drivers License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to function independently and to act as a team member.
• Ability to perform high level office administration and financial support tasks or working directly for an executive preferably with municipal government functions and processes.
• Experience in finance administration or accounting in a municipal setting.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Public Administration Business Administration or related field; or equivalent of eight (8) years related experience may substitute for the education requirement only.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative project management or related experience.
• Previous work experience in analytical and budgetary work in a computerized environment.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Budget Analyst Principal

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Physical and Mental Effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to work in an office setting. Ability to work under stress from deadlines and public contact.
• Work Environment: Works primarily in a clean comfortable environment. Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises. This position is subject to the Citys Hybrid Work Policy which establishes a minimum in-person work schedule of the equivalent number of hours associated with two (2) days per standard work week. Must be present within the State of Colorado and be able to work in-person according to the Hybrid Work Policy at the time of employment.
• Machines and Equipment Used:Frequently uses standard office equipment including computers telephones calculators and copy/fax machines.

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Last updated: 2/24/2025

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