City of Atlanta, GA
Financial Analyst, Senior
City of Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Responsibilities
At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean. Our Atlanta Department of Transportation team helps maintain, build and improve our City's infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.
Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.
Posting Expires: Open Until Filled
Salary: Commensurate with experience
The Financial Analyst Sr. - Accounting & Financial Reporting is responsible for accounting and financial reporting aspects of the Department of Public Works. As part of the Accounting and Financial Reporting team, they will be responsible for ensuring that DPW transactions are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision. May work independently with responsibility for assigned function(s) or program(s).
Major Responsibilities
AccountingPrepare analyses of vendor accounts by producing weekly system reportsSupport purchase order process by creating requisitions in OracleSupport payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient mannerSupport improvement initiative of the payment process and maintain historical recordsMaintain regular contact with vendors to address their payment inquiries and other requestsPrepare journal entries as neededReview general ledger accounts for accuracy and completenessReconcile general ledger accountsPerform account analysis and develop explanations for significant variancesFinancial Reporting
Assist with the preparation of internal management reporting, including annual budgetPlanning and Analyses
Write data-backed reports to support the management team in making strategic business decisionsAnalyze financial data and create financial models to support leadership decision makingPerform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metricsOther
Other duties as required.Knowledge/Skills
Formal Knowledge
Knowledge of Excel including use of Pivot Tables, data collection and management, etc.Familiarity with a variety of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting applications.Skills
The preferred candidate will demonstrate:The ability to focus on attention to detail.The ability to work successfully and effectively on cross-functional teams and team/collaborative projects.Strong problem-solving skillsPassion for improvement.Strong analytical skills.Strong reporting skills.Strong organizational skills.Focus on deadlines.Ability to process numbers quickly and accurately.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Leadership
This person will not directly supervise employees.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.Preferred Education and Experience
Certified Public Accountant desired.
Licensures and Certifications
None required
At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean. Our Atlanta Department of Transportation team helps maintain, build and improve our City's infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.
Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.
Posting Expires: Open Until Filled
Salary: Commensurate with experience
The Financial Analyst Sr. - Accounting & Financial Reporting is responsible for accounting and financial reporting aspects of the Department of Public Works. As part of the Accounting and Financial Reporting team, they will be responsible for ensuring that DPW transactions are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision. May work independently with responsibility for assigned function(s) or program(s).
Major Responsibilities
AccountingPrepare analyses of vendor accounts by producing weekly system reportsSupport purchase order process by creating requisitions in OracleSupport payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient mannerSupport improvement initiative of the payment process and maintain historical recordsMaintain regular contact with vendors to address their payment inquiries and other requestsPrepare journal entries as neededReview general ledger accounts for accuracy and completenessReconcile general ledger accountsPerform account analysis and develop explanations for significant variancesFinancial Reporting
Assist with the preparation of internal management reporting, including annual budgetPlanning and Analyses
Write data-backed reports to support the management team in making strategic business decisionsAnalyze financial data and create financial models to support leadership decision makingPerform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metricsOther
Other duties as required.Knowledge/Skills
Formal Knowledge
Knowledge of Excel including use of Pivot Tables, data collection and management, etc.Familiarity with a variety of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting applications.Skills
The preferred candidate will demonstrate:The ability to focus on attention to detail.The ability to work successfully and effectively on cross-functional teams and team/collaborative projects.Strong problem-solving skillsPassion for improvement.Strong analytical skills.Strong reporting skills.Strong organizational skills.Focus on deadlines.Ability to process numbers quickly and accurately.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Leadership
This person will not directly supervise employees.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.Preferred Education and Experience
Certified Public Accountant desired.
Licensures and Certifications
None required