Financial Analyst

The purpose of this position is to assist the Financial Analyst who works with the County Board Chairman, County Board members, County Auditor, County Directors and elected officials to fulfill their fiscal responsibilities. The position provides reports, financial analysis, appraisals, recommendations and pertinent comments regarding fiscal policies, practices, procedures, controls and performance quality and efficiency to ensure compliance with organizational goals and objectives.

The work is performed under the general direction of the County Board Chairman.

• Responsible for the preparation of the annual comprehensive financial statements, management discussion and analysis, supporting schedules and statistical information in compliance with the Governmental Accounting Standard Board including the discretely presented component units.
• Conversion of cash basis financial information to modified accrual financial information in coordination with the Auditor’s Office. Includes preparation of certain accrual estimates for financial reporting.
• Preparation of all GASB 34 allocations and adjustments including the blending of one of its component units.
• Preparation of all audit schedules for the external independent auditors.
• Work with the Auditor’s Office that is responsible for maintaining automated accounting records for the primary government and coordinating with the outside auditors. Provide assistance to the external auditors during the annual audit.
• Work with various offices with agency responsibilities whose accounting is maintained on separate systems for the inclusion with the primary government financials.
• Assist the Auditor’s office with annual Fixed Asset additions, deletions, and depreciation. Accumulate changes in highway infrastructure in consultation with the Highway Department.
• Work with the Public Building Commission (component unit) that is responsible for maintaining accounting records for the component unit and the business-type activities. Responsible for all accrual adjustments for both and all Fixed Asset additions, deletions, and depreciation.
• Work with the Airport staff in daily accounting operations utilizing a separate accounting system. Preparation of sales tax and federal excise tax returns.
• Coordinate activities with the Airport engineers regarding construction and FAA/IDOA grants.
• Preparation of annual FAA reporting and quarterly Passenger Facility Charges reporting.
• Performs statistical analysis, reconciliations, comparisons and verification.
• Work with Airport Director on certain contract negotiations and analysis.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with county departments and offices to assist with effective and efficient accounting processes or other issues that may arise.
• Provide assistance to Human Resources Department regarding payroll related taxes and benefits.
• Provide assistance annually in preparing information for general liability and property insurance for all County related operations.
• Assist in the annual risk assessment plan for all County auditable areas and gather pertinent information from county personnel.
• Ascertain sufficient knowledge of County operations to determine financial and business risks to the County and comply with applicable laws and regulations. Provide information and consultation regarding accounting and internal controls to county departments.
• Conduct a reasonable review for fraudulent practices, intentional wrongdoing, errors, omissions, inefficiency, waste and conflicts of interest, if any. Communicate concerns, suggestions, ideas and criticism to management. Conduct follow-up with department management regarding audit recommendations.
• Ability to adapt to multiple financial systems for purposes of use, training, and developing processes whether independently or coordinating interfaces.
• Update certain system files for changes in accounts, fees, inventory items, revenue codes, etc.
• Work with IT regarding financial systems. Develop and define criteria used to evaluate operation and maintenance of accounting records and systems, financial transaction and compliance with various requirements. Develop processes using the…