Financial Analyst II Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washingtonmn/jobs/newprint/4370069) Apply Financial Analyst II Salary$28.28 - $38.53 HourlyLocation Stillwater, MNJob TypeFull TimeJob Number23-00409DepartmentAccounting & Finance DeptOpening Date02/01/2024Closing Date2/11/2024 11:59 PM Central
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JOB SPECIFICSWashington County Accounting and Finance department is currently hiring for a Financial Analyst II. The Financial Analyst II performs a variety of professional financial work in the maintenance, examination and processing of financial records within a department; position generally includes the responsibility for a computerized financial system or for the maintenance of financial records necessary to satisfy internal and external reporting requirements; reviews and analyzes budget and financial activities for a department in order to ensure compliance.Responsibilities include:
Process accounts payable
Manage virtual credit card program
Approve purchase card transactions and upload to accounting system
Process sales tax refund
Develop and improve specific financial procedures as assigned
Provide customer service
Communicate with department system users to provide instruction and training on system uses related to policies and procedures
Advise departments on methods and procedures relating to the financial aspects of their operation
Provide training or direction to Financial Systems Technicians and/or Financial Analyst I's
Perform other duties as assigned
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
Paid work experience in accounts payable including payment approval, transaction review, and reconciliation
Paid work experience with complex accounting software systems
Paid work experience preparing and analyzing financial reports
Accurate data entry with great attention to detail for financial tasks
Excellent communication and customer service skills to communicate with internal and external customers regarding financial inquires
SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.HOURS / DAYS: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This is a hybrid job with the majority of work performed remotely and in the office one day per week, and as needed. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs. ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $28.28 - $38.53 Hourly JOB SUMMARYThe Financial Analyst II performs a variety of professional financial work in the maintenance, examination and processing of financial records within a department; position generally includes the responsibility for a computerized financial system or for the maintenance of financial records necessary to satisfy internal and external reporting requirements; reviews and analyzes budget and financial activities for a department in order to ensure compliance.EMPLOYMENT CRITERIAMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or related field and four (4) years of financial, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll or related experience; or equivalent.CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCECore Competencies (http://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/5174) outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace Demonstrates skill in mathematics Demonstrates skill with accounting application programs such as MS Excel Demonstrates knowledge of state and federal laws and county policies relating to fiscal matters, contracts, payments, and personnelDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPlease note that Financial Analysts II may perform some or all of the following tasks depending on their areas of expertise. Monitor departmental budget administration activities by reviewing and analyzing budget transactions such as expenditures, transfers, adjustments, staffing complement transactions and other departmental financial transactions Maintain financial records; assist in the preparation of the department budget Make recommendations to management regarding changes to department budget Serve as liaison to other county departments, State or Federal agencies in financial reporting matters Analyze, reconcile and adjust accounts, prepare journal entries to adjust or correct accounts Prepare and submit a variety of financial reports to state and federal agencies to ensure compliance Monitor grant receipts and disbursements to ensure compliance Develop and improve specific financial procedures as assigned Provide assistance to or serve as lead worker to other technical employees in the department or as assigned in the absence on the supervisor Daily communication with department system users to provide instruction and training on system uses and related policies and procedures Advise departments on methods and procedures relating to the financial aspects of their operation Provide training or direction to Financial Systems Technicians and/or Financial Analyst I's Perform other duties as assignedWORK ENVIRONMENT Work is sedentary in nature performed within the Government Center or satellite offices. Lifting requirement of 15-20 pounds on an occasional basis. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation due to high concentration of filing, compiling, calculating, or computer work. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, calculator, telephone, copy and fax machine. Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time. Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package (https://web1.co.washington.mn.us/NeoGovNotices/SHR/2022/EmployeeBenefits.pdf) including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME exempt (salaried ) benefit package, click here (https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/50324/AFSCME-Exempt-Benefit-Synopsis) .For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME non-exempt (hourly) benefit package, click here (https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/55122/AFSCME-Non-Exempt-Benefit-Synopsis) .01 This position requires an Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or related field and four (4) years of financial, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll or related experience; or equivalent. Please indicate below whether you meet these minimum qualifications.
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If you indicated meeting the minimums by having an equivalent combination of education and experience, please briefly describe the combination and explain why you feel it is equivalent. (If you answered "None of the above" to the question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have paid work experience in accounts payable including payment approval, transaction review, and reconciliation?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have paid work experience with complex accounting software systems?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have paid work experience preparing and analyzing financial reports?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have accurate data entry experience with great attention to detail for financial tasks?
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Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills to communicate with internal and external customers regarding financial inquires?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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AgencyWashington County (MN)Address14949 62nd Street North Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082 Phone651-430-6081 Websitehttp://www.co.washington.mn.us Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email
