(CLOSED) Financial Analyst Job Opening

About the role

The Financial Analyst supports the organization's programs and operations by performing technical and complex accounting, auditing, budgeting, and analytical work. This position is responsible for managing general ledger functions, grant accounting, forecasting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and supporting budget development.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial activities consistent with GAAP, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and budget support.
• Compile and analyze financial data; prepare journal entries, financial statements, reports, and reconciliations.
• Cookbook grant budgets, prepare invoices, including related reporting, track and reconcile consultant and program expenditures.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for funding agencies.
• Serve as budget liaison to assigned program and project managers; monitor and forecast revenues and expenditures.
• Serve as budget liaison to assigned program and project managers; monitor and forecast revenues and expenditures.
• Serve as budget liaison to assigned program and project managers; monitor and forecast revenues and expenditures.
• Support audit preparation and financial reporting processes; assist with the annual and mid-year budgets.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, and industry practices in assigned program areas; recommend policy and procedural updates.
• Provide training and instruction to staff as requested.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal staff, agencies, and the public.
• Conduct cash flow monitoring and assist with treasury and banking coordination.
• Review and monitor internal control processes and recommend improvements.
• Perform cost allocation analyses and support development of indirect cost rates.
• Review financial components of contracts and procurements for funding availability and compliance.
• Maintain and update financial systems and processes.
• Assist with financial system reporting, configuration needs, and user testing.
• Attend training, meetings, and conferences.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• At least three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience, preferably in local government.
• Experience with grant-funded programs is desirable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of municipal and fund accounting principles and practices consistent with GAAP.
• Knowledge of governmental budgeting methods, financial reporting requirements, and audit procedures.
• Knowledge of general ledger structure and accounting cycles.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Knowledge of grant accounting requirements, reimbursement rules, and invoicing standards.
• Knowledge of budget schedules and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of internal control practices.
• Knowledge of reconciliation methods.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract processes.
• Knowledge of audit procedures.
• Knowledge of ethical standards and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

• To perform complex professional accounting work and make appropriate and effective recommendations.
• To prepare journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and reports.
• To prepare grant and funding reports.
• To develop grant budgets and reimbursement requests.
• To interpret funding requirements.
• To identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• To coordinate with program managers, granting agencies, auditors, and staff.
• To manage multiple deadlines.
• To use accounting software and spreadsheets effectively.
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• To perform complex mathematical calculations and financial analyses accurately and timely.
• To apply GAAP and governmental accounting standards.
• To assist in the development of and monitor budgets.
• To prepare accurate audit and budget documentation.
• To identify and implement process improvements.
• To communicate clearly in written and verbal form.
• To organize work and meet deadlines.
• To exercise discretion and sound judgment.
• To work collaboratively and independently.
• To build cooperative relationships.

Benefits

• Major Federal holidays off as well as December 24 through January 1 + 8 hours Floating Holiday
• Vacation Leave: 104 hours 1st year; 112 hours 2nd year + 8 hours annually with a maximum accrual of 192 hours
• Sick Leave: 8 hours/month
• $50,000 employer provided term life insurance coverage, while employed by SBCCOG
• $500/month to apply towards health benefits (unused amounts are applied to 457 deferred compensation retirement plan)
• $200/month employer contribution to deferred compensation (457 retirement plan)

Application and Selection Process

Interested candidates must submit via email a resume and cover letter detailing the relevance of their education and experience to the work of the SBCCOG and why this position is of interest. Submit to: Janna Jaime, Administrative Assistant janna@southbaycities.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

SBCCOG is an equal employment opportunity employer. All personnel policies and programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, political belief, age, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.