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1823-Senior Administrative Analyst
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Senior Accounting Analyst - Finance - SFPUC (1823) – 151734
Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.APPOINTMENT TYPE:
Temporary Exempt: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.WHO ARE WE?San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.Our Mission:
To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.Reporting to the Fund Accountant Supervisor, the Senior Accounting Analyst within SFPUC Financial Services - Accounting Services plays a key role in managing accounting and purchasing transactions, with a primary focus on the Water Enterprise’s New Services Installation and Custom Work Program.
The Analyst will lead a small team and be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing complex analytical tasks related to program/project management, budget preparation, financial analysis, and the development and implementation of fiscal policies and procedures.Essential Functions:Perform complex accounting functions consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, auditing procedures, and City policies and procedures in connection with budget preparation, purchasing activities, payroll analysis, and grants management.Manage the accounting aspects of the Custom Work accounts (300+ private accounts and 150+ interdepartmental services accounts), inclusive of account set up, cost tracking, status monitoring, cost analysis and allocation, and account closeout.Develop and maintain accounting and financial policies, procedures, and methodologies; identify issues and implement resolutions to improve performance and mitigate risks.Process and approve various fiscal, purchasing and accounting documents and transactions in conformance with established procedures and controls.Prepare and present regular reports detailing cash management activities. Plan and conduct routine and ad-hoc financial analyses including forecasting, revenue and/or expense projections, providing insights with financial/policy recommendations to support decision-making.Support year-end closing activities, including retention and outstanding invoices accruals, estimates, and work orders and encumbrances carryforward.Maintain and stay current on knowledge of applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and standards affecting accounting and financial transactions.Support identification, creation, and maintenance of accounting codes and structures to ensure accurate recording, reporting, and control in PeopleSoft.Lead, supervise and motivate staff to improve performance; ensures that staff is trained and adhering to best practices of accounting and cash management.Perform other related duties as assigned.How to qualify
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work. Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in the areas of budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 182X Class series.Substitution:
Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience.Desirable Qualifications:Experience in governmental accounting, preferably in large public utility organization.Proficient with PeopleSoft financials and Supply Chain Management system and Oracle Business Intelligence.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with a strong emphasis on Excel for financial analysis and reporting.Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability, especially experience with complex, sensitive and detailed analytical work in financial data analysis and reporting.Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, capable of clearly conveying complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.Strong organization skill, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Verification of Education and Experience:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.Note:
Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.What else should I know?
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.
Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.HOW TO APPLYApplications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are
only
accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and updated.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.APPOINTMENT TYPE:
Temporary Exempt: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months.WHO ARE WE?San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.Our Mission:
To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.Reporting to the Fund Accountant Supervisor, the Senior Accounting Analyst within SFPUC Financial Services - Accounting Services plays a key role in managing accounting and purchasing transactions, with a primary focus on the Water Enterprise’s New Services Installation and Custom Work Program.
The Analyst will lead a small team and be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing complex analytical tasks related to program/project management, budget preparation, financial analysis, and the development and implementation of fiscal policies and procedures.Essential Functions:Perform complex accounting functions consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, auditing procedures, and City policies and procedures in connection with budget preparation, purchasing activities, payroll analysis, and grants management.Manage the accounting aspects of the Custom Work accounts (300+ private accounts and 150+ interdepartmental services accounts), inclusive of account set up, cost tracking, status monitoring, cost analysis and allocation, and account closeout.Develop and maintain accounting and financial policies, procedures, and methodologies; identify issues and implement resolutions to improve performance and mitigate risks.Process and approve various fiscal, purchasing and accounting documents and transactions in conformance with established procedures and controls.Prepare and present regular reports detailing cash management activities. Plan and conduct routine and ad-hoc financial analyses including forecasting, revenue and/or expense projections, providing insights with financial/policy recommendations to support decision-making.Support year-end closing activities, including retention and outstanding invoices accruals, estimates, and work orders and encumbrances carryforward.Maintain and stay current on knowledge of applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and standards affecting accounting and financial transactions.Support identification, creation, and maintenance of accounting codes and structures to ensure accurate recording, reporting, and control in PeopleSoft.Lead, supervise and motivate staff to improve performance; ensures that staff is trained and adhering to best practices of accounting and cash management.Perform other related duties as assigned.How to qualify
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work. Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in the areas of budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 182X Class series.Substitution:
Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience.Desirable Qualifications:Experience in governmental accounting, preferably in large public utility organization.Proficient with PeopleSoft financials and Supply Chain Management system and Oracle Business Intelligence.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with a strong emphasis on Excel for financial analysis and reporting.Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability, especially experience with complex, sensitive and detailed analytical work in financial data analysis and reporting.Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, capable of clearly conveying complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.Strong organization skill, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Verification of Education and Experience:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.Note:
Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.What else should I know?
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.
Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.HOW TO APPLYApplications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are
only
accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and updated.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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