Financial Analyst

This is a responsible, professional position involving financial analysis and a broad range of financial management activities for the Division of Administrative Services within Palm Tran. An employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for performing detailed financial and/or management analyses; administration, supervising and coordination of payroll; reviewing or preparing Department budget as well as developing, evaluating and presenting financial reports to management.

Work requires knowledge of methods and procedures used in financial management analysis. The position may have some supervisory responsibility for clerical or support staff within the payroll function. Performance is reviewed by an administrative superior through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved.

Work is performed within the established rules set forth by Palm Tran, federal, state, and local authorities, and conducted with the utmost regard for the safety of the passengers, the public, and all equipment.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field, plus two (2) years of professional experience in governmental or commercial accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial data analytics, or financial analysis.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Equivalency: Associate's degree in a related field and four (4) years of experience as listed above.
High School Diploma or GED and six (6) years of experience as listed above.