FINANCE ANALYST

This is the third of five levels in the Accounting Series. Incumbents perform professional accounting tasks requiring comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting standards. Responsibilities may include preparing financial and statistical statements and reports for multiple departments and large, unique grants; identifying and implementing accounting process changes; identifying opportunities for improved operational efficiency or compliance with the law; forecasting revenues and expenditures; and performing the duties of the lower levels. Incumbents may provide direction to and review the work of lower-level accounting or accounting support staff. (The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.) Reviews and participates in complex accounting activities, which may include: reviewing, researching, and analyzing financial data and transactions; tracking and analyzing expenditures; reconciling accounts; reviewing and approving financial reports and forms; researching account discrepancies; assessing and interpreting financial and accounting systems; managing large grants; and/or performing other related activities. Prepares a variety of detailed analytical and statistical financial reports and/or statements which may include: analyzing accounts for accuracy and discrepancies; performing costs analyses; recommending departmental spending priorities; gathering and organizing data and information; submitting reports to appropriate internal departments and/or external agencies; and/or preparing other related reporting and analytical activities. Coordinates, and monitors the annual audit which includes preparing work papers and forms for auditors, developing and implementing the adjustment process, calculating accruals, and/or performing related duties. Mayprioritize and assign work to lower level staff; monitor the performance of lower level staff; train staff on work methods and procedures; and participate on staff evaluations. Attends a variety of meetings with Federal, State, and local officials, management, and/or other related parties to consult on funds, budgets, and/or Parish projects and programs. Reviews and interprets federal and state regulations to determine compliance on various grant programs. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not require supervisory responsibilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree and five years of accounting experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. KNOWLEDGE Financial analysis techniques; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines; Account reconciliation methods; Financial recordkeeping techniques; Account preparation, review, and control methods; Grant accounting principles and practices; Mathematical principles; Auditing principles and practices; Computers and related software applications SKILLS Analyzing financial information and drawing valid conclusions; Applying GAAP principles; Preparing comprehensive accounting reports; Reading, analyzing, verifying, reconciling, and approving accounting transactions; Gathering, analyzing, and evaluating financial data and making recommendations; Maintaining accounting systems and processes; Researching and correcting discrepancies; Prioritizing and assigning work; Using computers and related software applications; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. NOTE The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. #J-18808-Ljbffr