Financial Analyst

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Final date to receive applications

February 24, 2026

Compensation Details

Full Pay Range

62,816.

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.

This is a full-time salaried position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligibility Group

Non Union (30+ Hours)

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Job Description Summary

Under general direction, the Financial Analyst provides administrative, financial and technical support to the Housing and Human Services Department in financial transaction processing, budget preparation, project planning, and customer service. This position also performs various accounting, research, and/or special projects.



Job Description



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages accounts payable and receivable duties for the department. This may include, but is not limited to the following:

• Using analytical knowledge and experience to process and audit all accounting transactions in a timely fashion, including cash deposits, purchasing card transactions, invoice payments, Food Tax Rebates, back up documentation, and supplier records in accordance with citywide and departmental procedures and procurement guidelines.
• Developing training materials and training department staff in areas of purchasing, cash handling, audit trails and control, and works collaboratively on financial systems with departmental staff and Finance.
• Interpreting and instructing on policies, procedures and reports; assisting employees with questions and implementation as needed.
• Creating and processing journal entries for accounting transactions, departmental and interdepartmental, due to analysis and findings.
• Assisting Budget Analyst Principal with federal, state and county fund reimbursements, requirements, and reporting.
• Monitoring year-end procedures and deadlines to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Conducting year-end analysis and review of all PO’s/Contracts and coordinates with department supervisors for year-end closure processes.

• Providing support in the areas of budget development, budget submission, supplemental and carry-over budget requests.
• Performing financial research. This may include data collection, investigation, analysis, and development of a variety of reports including revenue and expenditure forecasts.
• Through researching and analysis, develops solutions and makes recommendations to HHS staff on budgetary and financial issues affecting the department.
• Working collaboratively with HHS staff and the City’s Finance Department including Accounting, Budget and Purchasing Divisions.
• Performing Budget transfers and journal entries for expense or revenue corrections.

• Coordinating with the Finance Department regarding transaction processing (accounts payable, purchase orders, revenues, etc.), financial audits, retrieval of financial documentation and other related areas.
• Interpreting policies, procedures, and reports; assisting employees and vendors as needed; distributing and referring information requests as appropriate; following up to ensure needs are met.
• Drafting correspondence in response to inquiries and letters from vendors and City staff. This includes working with sensitive information.

• Assisting in developing methods for improving department services, updating and reviewing department policies and procedures, and special projects.
• Administering department programs and initiatives which may involve working with other city departments in developing and coordinating citywide programs.
• Producing and disseminating reports; testing accuracy of information
• Assisting with planning organizational, program, and personnel changes.
• Training HHS staff in departmental or citywide…