Financial Analyst I

Performs responsible professional work in the administration and coordination of the Countywide budgeting and financial reporting processes. Provides analysis and monitoring to ensure compliance with given fiscal constraints and policy objectives within guidelines of supervisory instruction and departmental policies and procedures. Reports to Budget Manager, Grants Compliance Manager, or other designated person and works with co-workers, department directors, auditors, vendors, the general public, and elected officials and representatives to provide accurate and accessible reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Supports routine financial operations of the department, including reconciliations, budget transfers, journal entries, and other financial reporting as assigned. Identifies trends and areas of concern and provides recommendations to management for proposed solutions and adjustments.
• Assists with data gathering for preparation of annual financial statements, ACFR, and other financial reporting throughout the fiscal year. Works with departments and other analysts to ensure information provided is complete and correct; provides analysis; compiles reports and schedules as needed.
• Supports assigned areas of the annual budget, to include performing technical analysis, research, and reporting; assisting Finance leadership and other analysts with review; monitoring budgets; and researching and assessing programs and community needs.
• Analyzes fiscal, management and productivity information; prepares cost-benefit analyses, projections, and other fiscal and management studies; analyzes data and develops conclusions and recommendations for the Budget Manager and other managers as assigned.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature.