FINANCIAL ANALYST 1

Department of Economic Security – Child and Community Services Division (CCSD), 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

About the role

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona, based on the department's business needs and continued meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains fiscal summary information for assigned areas including data such as funding sources, historical funding patterns, caseload statistics, etc.
• Research and analysis of expenditure and revenue trends for the purpose of reporting fiscal position, preparing external and internal reports, and preparing forecasts.
• Determines funding needs of assigned program and initiates transactions including transfers, drawdowns, deposits, payment vouchers, expenditure corrections, encumbrances and modifications.
• Identify, research, review, analyze and establish possible impacts of proposed or pending federal and State legislation, policy changes, or funding modifications for assigned areas.
• Attend formal and informal meetings to ensure proper knowledge of assigned program and adequate communication with divisional personnel.
• Complete assigned daily and/or monthly functions.
• Performs complex financial, fiscal and/or economic analyses and cost analyses.
• Monitors budget utilization, revenues and expenditures.
• Provides financial expertise to department and program management and to federal and other grantors, including budgeting, cash management, reconciliation, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Develop and present financial reports on an annual, monthly, and ad hoc basis.
• Act as a point of contact for the Finance and Accounting Unit and serve cross-team task groups as necessary.

Requirements

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and fiscal principles.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of administration with special reference to organization, fiscal management and budgetary control.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and theory, report writing techniques, office practices and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytics and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data.
• Ability to utilize computer-based systems and software.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask to complete varying assignments and deadlines.
• Ability to learn and apply increasingly complex concepts, policies and procedures; problem resolution.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices in government organization, budgeting, and fiscal control.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of federal, state, and programs, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of federal funding accounting principles and practices in administration of programs.

Qualifications

This ideal candidate for this position will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or business administration with a specialty in accounting, finance or economics from an accredited college or university; OR
• A Master of Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field such as accounting, finance, or economics from an accredited college or university.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• A valid Level One Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-2758.07 in order to work with children or vulnerable adults.
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Pay

$36,779 - $56,101 Annually

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the state-sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for lifelong income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.