About this role
Financial Analyst II (One Year Only, FCPS Internal Candidates)
Summary: Performs the full range of professional general accounting, budget control, and related financial activities involving the analysis and review of various accounts for assigned office or department.
Qualifications: Required
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, information systems, or a related field. • Four (4) years of experience in financial systems, accounting, budget analysis, or financial management. • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of the theory, methods, principles, and practices of accounting and generally accepted accounting principles. • Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial and administrative data to develop and generate reports for financial decision-making. • Familiarity with governmental financial automated systems. • Ability to effectively use automated financial systems. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Preferred
• Master's degree.
Major Duties/Essential Functions: • Exercises control and oversees the maintenance of a variety of office or department accounts. • Provides directions on financial matters and ensures procedural compliance with rules and regulations. • Supervises the establishment and implementation of fiscal records on various projects. • Oversees reconciliation of monthly financial reports and recommends necessary budget adjustments to meet operating needs. • Ensures the integrity of the finance, accounting, and budget data and records. • Performs a wide range of financial accounting and related budget tasks for an office or department. • Manages the financial and general business activities of the assigned office or department. • Oversees the performance of accounting, financial reporting, procurement, and revenue-generating functions. • Takes lead in the preparation of annual operating budget documents complying with policy rules and regulations. • Conducts research of finance, budgeting, and/or procurement issues to be used to formulate budgeting, procurement, or other financial management decisions. • Provides technical advice and assistance in financial matters to the staff of the assigned office or department. • Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements: This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.