Management Analyst, Associate - Finance & Administration
The City of Richmond is committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. Recent employee benefit enhancements include the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), Language Incentive, Referral Bonus, and Tuition Assistance Program.
About the role
The Department of Social Services is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Management Analyst, Associate within the division of Finance & Administration. This role provides leadership and financial support, working closely with program staff and COR Finance to ensure accurate and timely payment requests in accordance with regulatory requirements. The position coordinates, plans, and implements strategic procedures for a specific division, requiring strong finance acumen for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable in a large, complex organization.
The anticipated hiring range is $47,490 - $68,224.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the agency’s grants administrator, overseeing development, administrative requirements, grants reporting, and invoicing
- Researches, reviews, and recommends improvements to current financial policies and procedures; updates and assists in developing program manuals
- Serves as department liaison with program staff, auditors, state program managers, vendors, municipal representatives, community boards, professional associations, and various city agencies
- Reviews, processes, and/or approves agency administrative/program expenditures
- Processes LASER reimbursements/adjustments monthly
- Maintains agency Master Data files
- Processes and reconciles A/P and credit memos
- Reconciles department financial records
- Prepares and maintains a variety of financial reports and records
- Participates in Mass Care Center operations during incidents or declared emergencies as needed for the duration of the event
City of Richmond Department of Social Services employees may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather, and during declared emergencies.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge in analysis and reporting of data, audit practices, and background in the department of focus
- Proficiency in English language, including composition and grammar
- Understanding of ordinances, government regulations, agency rules, and the legislative process
- Knowledge of principles for providing customer service, including meeting quality standards and customer satisfaction
- Demonstrated skills in analyzing complex issues and communicating with internal and external departments
- Ability to draft and revise documents, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and prepare forecasts, reports, and analyses
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to adapt, analyze information, make decisions, multi-task, problem-solve, and work in teams
Minimum Training and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or a related field
- Two years of paraprofessional experience in program or project administration and management analysis
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications
Preferred Training and Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience with governmental accounting concepts and principles
- Thorough knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience with analyzing and aggregating data
- Thorough knowledge of mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Licensing, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements
- Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire