• A demonstrated understanding of municipal government finance and accounting principles;
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, utilizing strong critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences; and 
• Technical knowledge for developing and maintaining data and models utilizing Excel and financial systems (e.g. ERP).

• Stewardship: We manage our resources with intention.
• Professionalism: We bring knowledge to our work and energy to new challenges.
• Connection: Respect and communication are central to our success.
• Balance: Personal well-being improves our work and makes our organization strong.

• Performs regular financial reporting, researches and resolves discrepancies; identifies areas for budgetary follow up.
• Supports budget development and data compilation; performs policy analysis, provides written and numerical summaries, and develops materials for presentation.
• Performs complex reporting and analytical tasks using data from City software, including accumulation of data, financial modeling, reporting and monitoring of responses.
• Performs complex multi-fund and/or multi-account reconciliations.
• Researches and resolves data integration or cross-module reporting issues.
• Maintains financial and statistical databases and prepares statistical reports. 
• Analyzes, evaluates and summarizes complex and technical financial and management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules and regulations. 
• Makes recommendations and assists with the development of internal controls and accounting policies and procedures. 
• Assists with the completion of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the annual audit with the State Auditor’s Office.
• Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles procedures, requirements, laws and regulations, completeness of data and adequacy of documentation.
• Audits subsidiary journals, registers and other original entries prepared by department personnel for accuracy and propriety.
• Assists with development and implementation of new/revised budgeting procedures and with projects.
• Cross-trains in a wide variety of technical duties; assists with the training and cross-training of co-workers; functions as part of overall department team to accomplish work of the department.
• Maintains timely and regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in major coursework in finance, accounting, computer science, information technology or a related field and three years of progressively responsible experience; OR any combination of experience, education and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required.

Knowledge of:

• Laws, regulations and standards pertaining to governmental accounting, GAAP, BARS and financial reporting procedures.
• Modern principles and practices of municipal budgeting and public finance administration.
• City organization, operations, policies and procedures. 
• Relational database concepts and development, and linkages between systems, operations and processes.
• Advanced mathematical principles and practices.
• Principles and practices of financial and statistical analysis, research techniques and financial record keeping and reporting.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment, including computers and computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets and statistical databases.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and principles of business correspondence.
• Financial record keeping practices, filing systems and document retention.
• Research methods and report preparation.

Ability To:

• Listen to and work with external and internal customers, colleagues and other persons to troubleshoot problems and solve a wide variety of technical and customer-related issues.
• Analyze financial documents/information and draw appropriate conclusions.
• Draft clear and concise reports and correspondence regarding findings.
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment, and prioritize workload.
• Work independently, make decisions and follow through on situations requiring evaluation and sound judgment.
• Plan and organize time and work to meet deadlines.
• Support and model the identified vision, values and behaviors of the organization.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard and specialized software.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

License and Certification Requirements

• Valid Washington State driver's license is required.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check.

COVID-19 VaccinationEffective August 27, 2021, all new hires to the City will be required as a condition of employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to start date. If you have questions or would request an accommodation for this requirement due to a disability or religious reason, contact Human Resources for further information.
TelecommutingSome positions, including the Financial Analyst, are eligible for a hybrid schedule (in-office and telecommuting), depending on the operational needs of the organization and department. Regardless of position or telecommuting authorization status, city employees must reside in Washington and within a reasonable distance to their regular work location.  

Working Conditions
The regular work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Work is performed in an office setting which is busy, oriented to public service and subject to regular interruptions. Noise level is moderate. Some assignments require sitting for extended periods of time. Attendance at meetings before or after regular work hours may be required.

 Physical Requirements
Continuous repetitive arm/hand movement is essential to performance. The incumbent in this position must be able to discern voice conversation both in person and over the phone, and have the physical ability to perform essential job functions. The incumbent must have hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate computers, do keyboarding, and operate other office equipment. The incumbent must have the ability to produce legible handwritten documents and may need to push, pull, left and carry up to 20 pounds.