Financial Specialist - City

Financial Specialist

This position is located in the MAPS Division of the City Manager's Office within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Financial Specialist is an administrative position primarily responsible for managing and monitoring budgets, financial operations and/or projects. Essential job functions include budget planning and assisting in the department's overall budget preparation; reviewing and monitoring budgetary expenditures and revenue receipts; monitoring various fund accounts and encumbering funds for special projects; and balancing accounts and calculating statistical data. Additional duties and responsibilities may include: processing and verifying reports and forms; generating spreadsheets and financial reports; conducting research and analysis of functions and activities; developing cost recovery/reduction plans; and making recommendations to reduce expenses.

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Knowledge of current organizational, managerial, and administrative concepts and principles. Knowledge of and ability to utilize standard budgeting and finance procedures/practices in performance of duties. Skill in analyzing large quantities of financial data. Skill in preparing statistical and narrative reports. Skill in assessing and following research through to a logical conclusion. Skill in communicating verbally and in writing using tact and diplomacy. Skill in making long-range and short-range projections based on current and future needs. Ability to develop alternatives and make recommendations leading to improvements of organizational activities and programs. Ability to learn and apply knowledge of City-wide organization and administrative structure, operations, policies and procedures. Ability to travel.

Minimum of three years' experience in a financial or accounting role. Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Competent with Microsoft Office applications including advanced-level skills in Excel. Competent with Oracle and Power BI.