Fiscal Analyst II

Position Summary

Provide and coordinate fiscal support to an assigned department; analyze and maintain accounting records for budgetary expenditures, revenues for grants and/or other city funded programs; prepare a variety of financial reports and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification.

Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

* Participate in the preparation of the comprehensive annual financial report; prepare trial balances and financial statements; provide technical assistance to independent auditors.

* Maintain and analyze the accounting records for grants awarded to the City; monitor grant expenditures for compliance with Federal and State guidelines; interpret grant guidelines for other City departments.

* Provide and coordinate fiscal support and analysis to an assigned department; assist in planning, developing and coordinating fiscal year budgets; prepare forecasts for assigned operating budgets; monitor and analyze expenditures.

* Analyze budget trends related to revenues and expenditures; identify areas of concern; recommend appropriate actions.

* Prepare financial status reports for all operating fund programs; display budget expenditures, balances, projections and relevant financial information.

* Assist in analyzing and reconciling asset and liability account; assist in preparing journal vouchers for corrections; process monthly transfers as required.

* Calculate funding for supplemental agreements; determine source of funds and authorize increase to encumbrance; authorize additional services to outside consultants; determine additional funding sources.

* Assist in analyzing and reviewing the activity of assigned funds in the general ledger; revise any incorrect transactions or activities.

* Prepare financial status reports and requests for funds and submit to appropriate agency.

* Initiate, research and authorize reimbursement to the City from State and Federal agencies; maintain files for auditing purposes.

* Oversee assigned department accounts receivable procedures; analyze and audit accounts receivable forms.

* Prepare a variety of financial reports on fiscal activities and operations; assist with the update of the City's long term financial plan.

* Serve as staff on a variety of committees; prepare staff reports and make presentations to various City agencies as necessary.

* Reconcile a variety of balance sheet accounts and bank statements for non-common fund accounts; review journal voucher requests for accuracy.

* Prepare accounts receivable billing in compliance with contracts, amortization schedules and other regulations; maintain accounts receivable logs, files and records.

* Plan, direct and manage long and short-term financial planning and daily financial activities including bond sales and meetings with underwriters.

* Respond to and resolve issues raised by outside independent auditors during the annual audit.

* Participate in the preparation of the annual budget revenue and expenditure; prepare monthly financial reports.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

* Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fiscal management.

* Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education , Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or business administration; and

Four (4) years of fiscal management experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Office environment.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time.