Financial Analyst - Accounting

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an appointive basis for the position of Financial Analyst
with an emphasis in public-sector accounting.

Under the direction of a department manager or director, gather, analyze, interpret, reconcile, and maintain financial and accounting data for the department. Responsibilities include performing a variety of accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and analytical functions that require strong technical knowledge, innovative problem solving, and considerable initiative to support the department’s financial operations. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and periodic audits.

Responsibility may include the supervision of an accounting technician or other administrative staff.

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth, and value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, :
Appointive Benefits.

As a part of our commitment to supporting work-life balance, all newly hired Appointive personnel receive five days (40 hours) of vacation leave upon hire and accrue an additional 14 days (112 hours) in their first year of service.

• Develop and enhance systems within the City’s existing financial framework to promote efficient and accurate financial measurement.
• Prepare journal entries for city accounts; analyze financial data for discrepancies and errors and make corrections through journal entries.
• Assist in analyzing and implementing Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Assist with the development of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including financial statements, notes, and required supplementary information.
• Perform complex account and transaction reconciliations.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the chart of accounts; ensure system account structures remain accurate and aligned with GAAP, the State Auditor’s Offices’ Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System (BARS), and proper accounting controls.
• Support staff throughout the City by providing guidance, training, and technical assistance on financial procedures, accounting systems, and related tasks.
• Assist in developing internal controls and City financial policies to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), GASB requirements, and state and local regulations.
• Research and design new methods and processes to streamline financial operations; support implementation of new systems and technology upgrades.
• Maintain records and develop reports for capital assets and inventory control; analyze data, prepare capitalization and depreciation journal entries, maintain asset records, and support audit requirements.
• Support grant administration and reporting for federal and state contracts; assist in preparing grant tracking, accountability reports, and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Prepare and file quarterly payroll, excise, and leasehold tax reports.
• Monitor accounts receivable functions, including issuing statements and billings, reviewing billing requests, and managing delinquent accounts; provide support for accounts payable…