Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst helps prepare the Capital Project Services Division's operating and capital fund's annual budgets, supervises the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and contracting function for the division, prepares financial reports, updates financial forecast models for special funds and analyzes and reviews financial activity reports with division and department leadership. This position reports to one of two Senior Financial Analysts in the department. Budget preparation involves working with the Senior Administrative Manager, Senior Financial Analysts, Division Manager and other staff over several months to prepare, review, and analyze the department's requested budget. The total department budget is approximately $635 million and includes 339 full-time positions.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of revenue and expenditure forecasting methods and models;
• Knowledge of business or public budgeting, fiscal management, and administration;
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
• Skills to work accurately under pressure and time constraints;
• Skills to exercise judgment in responding to and resolving complex issues;
• Skills to communicate effectively orally and in writing to convey information to others;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, employees, and/or vendors.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and interpret data from various sources, draw logical conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.

To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Financial Analyst

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing; OR
• An Associate's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing; OR
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, of which at least four (4) years of experience must be in the public sector.

Our commitment to you: Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans' Preference: If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io, or email: View email address on click.appcast.io at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application: You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

Notice: Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.