Finance Analyst IPL

The City of Independence is looking for a Finance Analyst for Independence Power and Light. The IPL Finance Analysts responsibilities include but are not limited to:Help gather and organize information for reports policies and with reviewing basic financial and operational information to understand how the organization is with utility data to check for accuracy and notice patterns or the budget process by helping with preparation planning and comparing expected and actual simple tools and spreadsheets to explore different options and see how decisions may affect the easy-to-understand reports presentations and materials to share information with coworkers and other related duties as Qualifications: Graduation from college with a bachelors degree in accounting finance Public or Business Administration or related field; AND Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing above and related duties; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire. Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and accounting; principles of city management; pertinent Federal State and local laws codes and regulations Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; analyze written materials and financial reports; prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports and research and identify critical data to report in support of goals; work independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function; demonstrate proficiency with spreadsheets and other software toolsSkills to analyze programs policies and operations; using tact discretion initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; analyzing and suggesting solutions to office administrative situations and problems; researching compiling and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical date and materials; organizing work setting priorities meeting critical deadlines and following up assignments with a minimum of direction; applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand interpret and communicate complicated policies procedures and protocols; mathematical skills; communicating clearly and effectively orally and in writing; preparing clear and concise reports correspondence and other written Conditions: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to sit use hands to finger handle talk or hear and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The incumbents working conditions are typically moderately TestingIn addition to the application testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration in this Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening drug-free City of Independence provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job please submit your request to Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature level and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities demands and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment compensation or contract rights to any person or person. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add delete or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.