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Salt Lake City Corporation Financial Analyst III (May Underfill) in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Title:
Financial Analyst III (May Underfill)
Job Description:
Incumbent performs professional Financial Analyst assignments, including special studies and surveys to summarize and analyze complex financial actions and prepare recommendations for policy, procedure, control or action. Provides interpretation and application of department or division-level financial policies, governmental legislation, accounting theory or customer financial regulations which may require knowledge of financial principles, practices, and application. Evaluates financial reports, plans, capital expenditures, billing/assessments, revenue management, operating records, and financial statements.
Directs and/or assists in the preparation of special studies, reports, analyses, and recommendations in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial systems/plans, capital improvement planning, internal controls, legislative requirements, statistical reports, and business forecasts for management use. Coordinates with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding one or more of the following: financial plans, budgetary controls, acquisition activity, trended future requirements, operating forecasts, and similar complex financial matters.
About the Position:
This mid-level analyst position involves collaborating with division staff and other finance/accounting professionals to gather and analyze financial data, prepare and interpret financial statements and reports, assist with budget preparation and reporting, model estimates and projections, track actual financial activity, and initiate accounting transactions. The role also includes building Excel models, working with the City's financial management, accounting, and project management software, and assisting in the development and documentation of policies and procedures. Additionally, the position requires researching and synthesizing information to support decision-making.
Candidates should have strong analytical and mathematical skills, proficiency in various software programs, the ability to multitask, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, supervise subordinate work as needed, and independently manage select projects is also essential.
Government experience strongly preferred.
About the Team:
The Public Services Administrative Services Division provides leadership, project support, strategy, and vision to the department while establishing transparent processes and standards for solutions that serve the public and enhance City assets. Applicants for roles within the Administrative Services Division can expect to play a pivotal role in centralized support while they back the five other divisions across Public Services. Applicants may not be in a public-facing role, but their work will have a direct impact on how the department’s services are delivered to the public and our internal customers.
Learn more about working for Salt Lake City's Public Services Administrative Services Division! (https://www.slc.gov/publicservices/working-for-public-services/)
Position Salary Range:
Financial Analyst III : $72,232 - $98,630
Financial Analyst II : $56,598 - $77,193
Financial Analyst I : $50,000 - $66,721
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Paid vacation and personal leave
Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Analyst III :
Develops, interprets and implements highly complex financial/accounting concepts and advanced techniques for financial planning and control. Provides specialized technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance. Directs the development and implementation of new concepts and techniques for financial information analysis. Requires five to eight years of related work experience. A Master’s degree level of education or certification may be required at this level.
Financial Analyst II :
Following general instructions and with discretion as to work details, performs specialized financial, accounting, investigations, coordination and analysis requiring competence and specialized knowledge of various financial functions such as budgeting and auditing. Requires three to five years of related work experience.
Financial Analyst I :
Following established procedures, performs specialized financial, accounting or planning activities following general project or departmental guidelines, procedures and precedents in support of various financial functions such as budgeting and auditing. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the afore-mentioned duties. Requires one to three years of related work experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Financial Analyst III :
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field plus work experience, as stipulated for each level noted above. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of finance and accounting theory, including generally accepted accounting principles. Ability to perform complex statistical analysis and research methods used in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and financial modeling.
May require knowledge of the specific laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operation of the City and experience in municipal accounting/auditing.
Basic typing skills and advanced knowledge of personal computer operation, including proficiency with office software applications such as MS Word and Excel and accounting programs.
Ability to communicate effectively with others across all necessary mediums.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Financial Analyst II :
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field plus work experience, as stipulated for each level noted above. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of finance and accounting theory, including generally accepted accounting principles. Ability to perform complex statistical analysis and research methods used in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and financial modeling.
May require knowledge of the specific laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operation of the City and experience in municipal accounting/auditing.
Basic typing skills and advanced knowledge of personal computer operation, including proficiency with office software applications such as MS Word and Excel and accounting programs.
Ability to communicate effectively with others across all necessary mediums.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Level I :
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field plus work experience, as stipulated for level noted above. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of finance and accounting theory, including generally accepted accounting principles. Ability to perform complex statistical analysis and research methods used in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and financial modeling.
May require knowledge of the specific laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operation of the City and experience in municipal accounting/auditing.
Basic typing skills and advanced knowledge of personal computer operation, including proficiency with office software applications such as MS Word and Excel and accounting programs.
Ability to communicate effectively with others across all necessary mediums.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Working Conditions:
Light physical effort. Some discomfort associated with prolonged periods of confinement to work station, concentrating on figures and computer reports, and video display screens.
Low to high exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and associated job demands.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
DEPARTMENT
Public Services
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40
Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .
BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Wellness clinic for employees and their families
Paid Time Off
12 vacation days to start
12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday
Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually
6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents
Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction
VETERAN EMPLOYER:
Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.
ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP
Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.
We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.
The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.
