Financial Analyst, Department of Administration

Description

A Financial Analyst in the Department of Administration's Administrative Services Division performs professional level work in the implementation and administration of automated financial, accounting, or budgeting activities on a Countywide basis.

Duties specific to this Department/Division include but are not limited to:

* Performs month-end reconciliation/statement development in collections.
* Assists in the development of the Department of Administration (DOA) budget, especially in the development of internal service funds and chargeback/cost recovery methods.
* Assists in the development of the Emergency Preparedness budget including development, presentation, monitoring, and any necessary year end actions.
* Assists in the development of responses to auditor requests for information in the compilation of annual financial reports.
* Performs account reconciliation and transaction research in the payroll/benefits, accounting, business services/collections and information technology areas of DOA.
* Assists in the review and design of internal controls as they apply to DOA divisions.
* Performs cashiering manager support for the Collections Division.
* Develops annual public safety billing for municipal partners.
* Assists in gathering financial information for grant reporting.
* Assists in the development of presentations to decision makers, including boards and committees.
* Under guidance, offers assistance in implementation of significant technology projects by participating in vendor selection process, system testing, and development of training for county staff.
* Assists with DOA administrative tasks which could include tasks such as making and paying for conference registrations or membership fees, assisting with annual updates of the Department business continuity plan, and acting as a point of contract to arrange Departmental functions such as fund raisers.
* Works collaboratively in the execution of special projects for DOA and its business partners and participate in formal/informal lean business process redesign.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organizational, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Rewards & Recognition:

The 2021 starting salary range is $23.95/hr to $26.00/hrdepending on qualifications (full range extends to $31.68/hr)coupled with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, generous paid time off, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. The successful candidate will be eligible for performance based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

Example of Duties

Overall duties as provided within the Financial Analyst classification specification:

* Assists departments in the development of budget requests, and interprets budget proposals and data to the County Executive and committees of the County Board.
* Reviews and records accounting or budget transactions, and makes allocations to designated accounts and funds,
* Prepares, analyzes, and interprets financial and statistical data to determine and recommend budget assumptions, department tax levy targets, the costs of positions, programs, labor contracts, interdepartmental charges, or department operations.
* Assists with reviews of financial reports and computerized financial systems to ensure that proper accounting or budgeting procedures have been followed.
* Maintains and updates the budget and financial system utilizing various software applications.
* Assists external auditors by compiling financial data, and assists in internal audits by performing audit field work.
* Assists in the preparation of financial and narrative reports analyzing and interpreting accounting or budgetary systems and controls, and may make recommendations for improvements.
* Assists in the interpretation and analysis of the fiscal impact of new laws, codes, regulations, or accounting standards, and advises department heads and other employees of the fiscal impact.
* Advises department heads and other employees of generally accepted accounting principles, laws, codes, and regulations and recommends proper accounting and budgeting treatment for financial transactions and procedures.
* Maintains detailed automated and manual accounts, spreadsheets, ledgers, records, and procedures.
* Reviews and coordinates the work of clerical and other department personnel in accounting, payroll, budgeting, or billing areas, and provides necessary training.
* Monitors the execution of operating budgets, investigates variances from projected expenditures or revenues, and recommends corrective actions to department heads and other employees.
* Establishes and maintains effective working relations with employees at all levels within the county, representatives of other agencies, and elected officials.
* Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

* Working knowledge of the modern principles, practices, and procedures of general accounting, payroll management, administration, and management, or appropriation and budgeting, as applied to governmental entities.
* Working knowledge of the principles of auditing in the public sector, particularly as applied to budget development and control, or accounting.
* Working knowledge of computer systems as applied to budgeting, accounting, or financial management applications.
* Ability to plan, organize, and effectively carry out a variety of assignments.
* Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data and to prepare and present detailed recommendations and conclusions.
* Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts to others, both orally and in writing.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships.
* Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.
* Ability to plan, organize, and review the work of others.
* Ability to utilize financial and accounting spreadsheet and database applications, presentation tools, and integrated financial systems.

You must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Supplemental Information

About Us:

Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way," we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and well-being of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves, "Is there a better way?"

Please include a cover letter and resume along with your fully completed application.