Financial Analyst

Under occasional supervision, performs a variety of duties in the maintenance and review of financial records in accordance with established procedures, policies, and generally accepted accounting principles.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, internal audit plan covering all departments, programs, and agencies.
• Conduct performance, financial, and compliance audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards
• Review internal controls for effectiveness and efficiency, and recommend improvements.
• Identify areas of risk, fraud, waste, or abuse and make appropriate recommendations for mitigation or corrective action.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports for management.
• Monitor the implementation of audit findings and follow up on corrective actions.
• Collaborate with department heads to promote sound internal control practices and fiscal responsibility.
• Assist external auditors with required information and coordination during the annual audit.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations, County ordinances, and accounting standards relevant to local government operations.
• Support finance and operational staff through training and consultation on compliance, internal controls, and procedural improvements.

KNOWLEDGE &ABILITIESThorough knowledge of principals, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial management, policies, and procedures. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, records, and reports; excellent excel and computer skills with strong attention to detail; organizational and time management skills; ability to work with numbers accurately. Requires ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on a regular basis. Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines. Ability to operate in a sensitive work environment requiring confidentiality and discretion.Requires Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance or related field, and three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in governmental accounting and financial planning and administration or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and ability. Must complete an Excel test.