Financial Analyst

Role Overview

In this role, you’ll combine financial analysis, customer support, and technical problem-solving to help ensure the accuracy of school finance reporting at both the state and federal levels. The role involves analyzing large financial datasets, reviewing complex spreadsheets, and providing guidance on accounting and reporting procedures.

What You Will Do

The essential functions of this role include certifying the accurate reporting of agency financial data, assisting in developing annual and biennium budgets, and monitoring expenditures to ensure budget compliance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Individuals in this role should have extensive knowledge of public finance, federal and state laws, and automated fiscal systems. They should also have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with agency finance staff.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of public finance
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and procedures as they pertain to public finance programs
• Specialized knowledge of automated fiscal systems
• Advanced knowledge of computer and software programs
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Dependability, attention to detail, good time management and multi-tasking skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond quickly to issues and needs
• Ability to communicate effectively with agency (non-agency) Finance staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workflow
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to accurately review, track and analyze financial data
• Ability to understand and write reports, data collection and reporting procedures
• Formulate sound recommendations and make appropriate decisions with the consideration of potential impact on agency programs
• Ability to analyze and audit fiscal accounts, contracts, records, claims transactions and financial reports
• Ability to coordinate workflow of subordinate employees

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access