Finance Analyst - IPL

The City of Independence is looking for a Finance Analyst for Independence Power and Light. The IPL Finance Analysts responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Help gather and organize information for reports, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with reviewing basic financial and operational information to understand how the organization is doing.
• Work with utility data to check for accuracy and notice patterns or trends.
• Support the budget process by helping with preparation, planning, and comparing expected and actual results.
• Use simple tools and spreadsheets to explore different options and see how decisions may affect the organization.
• Create easy-to-understand reports, presentations, and materials to share information with coworkers and supervisors.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from college with a bachelors degree in accounting, finance, Public or Business Administration, or related field AND Three years of progressively responsible experience performing above and related duties OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must complete required NIMS level training within the first six months of hire.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and accounting principles of city management.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, analyze written materials and financial reports, prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports, and research and identify critical data to report in support of goals.
• Work independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.
• Demonstrate proficiency with spreadsheets and other software tools.

Skills to Analyze and Solve Problems

• Analyze programs, policies, and operations using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Analyzing and suggesting solutions to office administrative situations and problems.
• Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.
• Understanding, interpreting, and communicating complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Mathematical skills.
• Communicating clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

Working Conditions

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, talk, or hear, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The incumbents working conditions are typically moderately quiet.

Drug Testing

In addition to the application, testing, and/or examinations may be required for further consideration in this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening drug-free workplace.

The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to humanresources-coiindepmo.org.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbents assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment compensation or contract rights to any person or person. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union, if applicable, to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.