Accounting and Financial Systems Analyst; TC Job Oakland area,California USA,Finance & Banking

Position: Accounting and Financial Systems Analyst (TC)

The Position

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) invites qualified employees to apply for an immediate temporary construction (TC) opening in the Accounting Division. The Accounting Division seeks an Accounting and Financial Systems Analyst (AFSA) in the Payroll section to participate and work on the payroll replacement project, which may extend a few months after the implementation of the system.

Under the direction of the Controller, this position analyzes and prepares financial and statistical reports for internal management and external government agency reporting, perform systems administration, analysis, and maintenance of for a new payroll system for the District, analyzes and implements pronouncements in regulatory compliance, prepares audit schedules and records debt services activities, prepares actuarial valuation data and calculate covered payroll, prepares financial reports.

This will include clean-up and reconciliation of financial data. In addition, the AFSA will provide lead direction to technical and support staff as assigned.

Typical responsibilities may include:

Conducts administrative, financial, economic, systems and rate analyses and studies, developing computer models for the purpose of implementing a payroll system.

Assists in the implementation of a new payroll software application for administrative, budgetary, financial and information modules and systems or process improvements to facilitate better management of financial data or information; performs financial information system administration duties such as monitoring system performance, backing up and archiving data files, and documenting operating and internal control procedures.

Analyzes and recommends improvements in system processing and data reporting; participates in and may coordinate the development, testing, and implementation of programming enhancements and systems maintenance with Information Systems and other District staff. Prepares documentation of new and revised operating and internal control procedures, module and system design features, provides technical assistance to and trains designated staff in their use.

Assigns, reviews, and participates in analyzing the source of and correcting errors in payroll data calculations and system output; directs and trains assigned staff and participates in the proper sequencing, accuracy, and timeliness of payroll processing, creation of print files, and production of data files to external agencies.

Develops financial analysis models, conducts financial analyses and financial management audits.

Compiles and reviews District payroll information for budget comparison and rate making purposes.

Prepares written reports to District departments and outside agency inquiries regarding payroll.

Provides data, analysis and assistance to outside consultants.

Provides liaison to outside agencies and other utilities.

Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

The ideal candidate deals effectively and professionally with a variety of people in the course of work; possesses excellent written and oral communication skills; a proven ability to analyze facts, derive logical conclusions, and then make appropriate recommendations and solutions; and the ability to pay accurate, careful attention to details. Will be required to adopt a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of a time-sensitive project schedule.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals over forty years of age, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical, including AIDS and HIV), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy, pregnancy disability leave status, or any other status protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Requirements

A typical means of acquiring the essential knowledge, skills and abilities is:

A bachelor s degree or its equivalent, with a major in business, accounting, finance, economics or a closely related field; and

Two years of experience above the entry level in either utility rate design or in accounting and financial analysis which included experience in auditing, accounting procedures development, long-range financial forecasting, budget development and/or the analysis and development of computer-based accounting systems.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more…


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