Job Description Summary

Department - Finance & Risk Management

Job Description

The Department of Finance & Risk Management has and opening in Departmental Analysis Division for a Financial Analyst II. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting departments in the development of annual operating budgets and monitoring those adopted budgets through monthly analysis and reporting, including preparing and correcting journal entries, reviewing transactions for compliance with the chart of accounts, projecting year-end amounts, and other ad hoc projects. The successful candidate will work closely with department contacts and gain a keen understanding of the department's operations. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys working in a team environment and is self-motivated to expand their skills.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Assists with financial studies to analyze fiscal and operational matters and provides data to support recommendations for programs or service adjustments;

• Compiles, organizes, and analyzes financial and operational data for reports, including basic assumptions and findings to assist in decision-making;

• Supports revenue and expenditure forecasting by maintaining datasets and performing preliminary analyses under guidance;

• Monitors and reviews designated County contracts (expense and revenue) and reports findings to senior staff;

• Reviews and prepares Countywide and departmental budget requests, including operating budgets and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) documentation;

• Assists with evaluating departmental capital improvement requests and supports the review of CIP budget proposals;

• Updates Countywide and departmental budgets to reflect changes in funding levels and operations, with input from senior staff;

• Monitors operational and CIP budget performance, preparing preliminary recommendations for adjustments or improvements;

• Supports analysis of fiscal impacts of legislation under the direction of senior staff and incorporates findings into budget planning as needed;

• Participates in budgeting system maintenance, updates, and testing, including assisting with the preparation of budget documents.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business, or public administration, or a closely related field, as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND one year of professional experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, financial management, or budgeting.

(A Master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.)

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR

One year with Pima County in an Accountant I – Central Services, Financial Analyst I – Central Services, or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and “Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience preparing and processing journal entries in compliance with GAAP.

• Experience working with databases and large amounts of data in applications such as Microsoft Excel or Access.

• Experience preparing annual budgets, monthly forecasting, and trend analysis.

• Experience working within a governmental accounting environment.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.     

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion activity - grasping; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on a cell; Vision - distinguish colors, have dept perception.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. Other working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.