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Financial Analyst II
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Position Information
Position Information Posting Title Financial Analyst II Job Requisition Number COA088164 Position Number 105630 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Financial Services Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics plus two (2) years’ experience in a related field.
A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field may be substituted for experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
None.
Notes to Applicants The FINANCIAL ANALYST II position provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to staff throughout the Library system for cash receipt processing. Budgeting and fiscal management support is provided by this position for all Library revenues, as well as Special Revenue Fund activities. Additional responsibilities include ProCard Liaison tasks.
Candidates selected for interview will be required to complete a skills assessment.
NOTES TO APPLICANTS :
A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us to better evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any relevant experience that you would like for us to consider. This information will also be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position. NOTE : A cover letter and/or resume will NOT be used to substitute for an incomplete job application.
Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.
All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled, and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.
The Austin Public Library ( APL ) reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.
Pay Range $ 28.71 – $ 35.88 per hour
Hours Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Limited teleworking and alternative work schedules may be available.
Schedule may change based on business needs. Job Close Date 02/14/2023 Type of Posting External Department Austin Public Library Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Central Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience:
Demonstrated experience with cash handling and bank statement reconciliations.
Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting financial records for Cash Receipts and Accounts Receivable.
Demonstrated experience developing and monitoring budgets for revenues and expenditures.
Demonstrated experience with credit card administration.
Demonstrated experience monitoring and reviewing financial activity to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.
Demonstrated experience in municipal or governmental accounting.
Demonstrated experience developing and analyzing financial reports for senior management.
Experience with the City’s Financial systems including AIMS , eCOMBS, eCAPRI, and/or MicroStrategy.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Prepares financial analysis, periodic and ad-hoc reports by researching, compiling, monitoring, and summarizing current and historical financial information and data, reporting on variances and trends, and compiling financial information from various financial systems.
Monitors and analyzes expenses and activities and identifies and solves potential or existing problems.
Prepares work for processing by gathering and sorting documents and related information; verifying correct funding.
Monitors and provides assistance with components of the annual operating budget, forecast, estimates, business plan, performance measures and satisfaction surveys.
Assures compliance with conditions of grant by monitoring and analyzing Interlocal agreements, contracts, grants and subcontract expenses and activities; ensuring compliance with federal and local laws. Prepares and submits grant reporting.
Prepares/approves accounting and financial transactions by verifying documentation and accurately completing transactions.
Reviews documentation and funding information for accuracy and ensures that transactions are processed in accordance with city policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices.
Assists departments and other customers by providing procedural and financial information and guidance with financial systems.
Researches and provides information requested by City Council, City management, boards and commissions, vendors, the public, regulatory agencies and other City offices.
Maintains computer spreadsheets and databases to support project data analysis and financial reporting.
Monitors and analyzes revenue by researching, compiling, reviewing accounts and summarizing current and historical data.
Responsibilities – Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies.
Knowledge of accounting practices and concepts.
Knowledge of internal control systems.
Knowledge of preferred business practices.
Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems.
Knowledge of financial and budget reporting.
Skill in maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models and utilizing word processing and presentation software.
Skill in effective oral and written communications.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
Skill in gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information for management’s use.
Ability to resolve problems or situations that requires the exercising of good judgment.
Ability to prepare accurate and financial reports.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions

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* The Financial Analyst II position requires: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics plus two (2) years’ experience in a related field. A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field may be substituted for experience. Do you meet the minimum qualifications of this position?
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