Financial Specialist - City

Financial Specialist

This position is located in the Administration Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Financial Specialist is an administrative position primarily responsible for managing and monitoring budgets, financial operations, and/or projects. The duties performed require the utilization of previously acquired technical knowledge and skills. Essential job functions include budget planning and assisting in the department's overall budget preparation;

reviewing and monitoring budgetary expenditures and revenue receipts; monitoring various fund accounts and encumbering funds for special projects; and balancing accounts and calculating statistical data. Additional duties and responsibilities may include: processing and verifying reports and forms; generating spreadsheets and financial reports; conducting research and analysis of functions and activities; developing cost recovery/reduction plans; and making recommendations to reduce expenses.

The employee has frequent contact with City personnel at various levels, boards/committees, outside agency representatives and citizens to exchange information regarding activities of the work unit. Information is also frequently exchanged regarding complex divisional or departmental operating policy and procedures and program functions, and to provide alternative solutions to first time-problems or non-routine issues. Assignments are received in verbal and written form from the supervisor.

The work products or activities may be reviewed in progress and upon completion for soundness of judgement and general effectiveness with respect to governing policies and procedures.

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

This position is in the Public Works Department General Obligation Bond Finance Group, staffed by a team of financial professionals who support the G.O. Bond Capital Projects and all Projects Accounts Payables. The Financial Specialist position possesses skills and abilities to effectively manage and monitor budgets, financial operations, and projects by utilizing standard budgeting and financial procedures.