Finance Analyst/Senior

City of West Sacramento • Full-time • West Sacramento, CA, US • 3w ago

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only): Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Participate in the activities and operations of the Finance Department which includes coordinating the Citywide operating and capital improvement program budget process; preparation of the budget manual, development of schedules, worksheets and exhibits; monitor interdepartmental cost allocation and actual expenditures and preparing, and analyzing the City's budget and financial position.
Participate in the ongoing budget monitoring process and prepare fund summaries for use in the preparation of the City's annual budget, mid-year review, and year end summary; analyze and recommend budget funding levels and determine impact of programs, cost proposals, and related matters.
Coordinate with Finance Department staff and other City departments to ensure cost accounting and revenue collection systems are consistent with the approved budget; review budgeting and accounting systems and procedures and make recommendations for improvements and/or modifications.
Forecast and review general revenues and expenditures and provide professional assistance to other department regarding projections specific to their respective operations.
Coordinate activities of the Finance Department with City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies; may meet with citizen groups; represent the City in the community, at meetings, and at conferences.
Review council reports to ensure financial information is accurate and that policy issues have been addressed in advance.
Prepare council reports for the Finance Department and make presentations to the City Council and other committees as required.
Prepare and analyze a variety of financial statements, schedules, and reports; develop formats for the preparation of financial reports of the City and its component units; ensure that financial statements are prepared on a timely basis in accordance with GAAP, GASB, and related governmental accounting regulations.
Prepare and administer complex contracts, grant applications, leases and/or debt issues.
Serve as a resource for City staff in all departments in resolving budgetary, accounting and financial questions and problems.
Perform research and analysis of legislative issues, requirements or new procedures and prepare reports on their impact to administrative department operations; evaluate alternatives, develop recommendations, and assist in the implementation of recommendations as approved.
Perform complex financial calculations and analysis; prepare comprehensive financial studies, statistics, statements, and reports.
Research, develop, implement and interpret policies, procedures, standards and regulations applicable to the City's finance, purchasing, accounting, and budget processes; ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Attend meetings to represent the City and may serve on various committees relative to department activities.
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of various department and City programs and policies.
Assist in the development of accounting and audit control methods, systems and procedures to comply with accounting procedures, laws, ordinances and regulations; coordinate the preparation of external audit materials and assists external auditors in the fiscal year review.
Assist management in projecting costs and revenues associated with long-term projects.
Conduct complex studies (financial, fee, cost recovery, utility rate, etc.), analysis and prepare summary reports, spreadsheets, and charts; present data in an easy to understand format to the City Manager, City Council, department heads, and the public.
Perform related duties as assigned.