Department: Finance and Information Systems
Division: Finance
Union: RPEA - Rochester Professional Employees Association
Minimum Starting Salary: $56,169/year

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 10, 2009 WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION.

NATURE OF WORK

The Senior Financial Analyst performs a variety of accounting functions; supervises technical and clerical staff; oversees financial records for accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and procedures, laws and government regulations; examines and evaluates procedures and internal controls; prepares and manages the City's capital improvement program (CIP) budget; processes the month-end and year-end close of the accounting system; advises City departments on accounting policies and technical procedures and responds to requests for information; prepares and maintains various financial and statistical reports; completes journal entries, conducts account analyses, performs account reconciliations, and maintains integrity of the City's financial system general ledger; creates and monitors accounting software requirements; assists in providing expertise and applicable information for the external audit, and performs other duties as assigned.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Finance Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*1. Oversee the accuracy of the City's financial records and internal processes and procedures.
a. Evaluate accuracy, reliability, and thoroughness of financial records.
b. Examine and evaluate internal controls, processes and procedures
c. Establish and maintains effective accounting policies and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
d. Design and prepare specialized financial reports

*2. Supervise department technical and clerical staff involved in performing various accounting functions.
a. Supervise subordinate personnel; assign work and write and conduct performance evaluations.
b. Review and prepare journal entries to balance and close monthly books in general ledger, revenue and expense accounts; reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
c. Determine work procedures required for efficiency and effectiveness.
d. Initiate written and verbal instructions; assigns duties and examines work for accuracy and conformance to policies and procedures

*3. Oversee Capital Improvement Progam
a. Prepare annual Captial Improvement Program (CIP) budget
b. Monitor multiple department construction/improvement projects funding and expenditures

4. Perform other duties as assigned
a. Attend continued professional accounting education and software application training as required.

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and two to four years professional accounting/auditing experience including one year supervisory experience.

Expert in the use of personal computers, spreadsheet applications, electronic communications, and experience in the use of a computerized accounting system.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles especially as they relate to governmental accounting.

One - three years governmental experience in general accounting, cost/project accounting, auditing and internal controls, financial cost analyses, financial reporting, and budgeting.

Comprehensive understanding of governmental accounting as it applies to localities including knowledge of GASB and FASB standards and GFOA practices.

Experience with large enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, preferably J.D. Edwards financial and human resource systems.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, theories and procedures, and financial management principles
Knowledge of principles and practices of government accounting
Knowledge of the principles and practices and techniques associated with accounting, auditing, financial reporting, financial analysis, project management, auditing and budgetary development
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing local government financial accounting
Knowledge of the principles of supervision
Knowledge of departmental practices and procedures for compilation and verification of data
Knowledge of specific state and federal regulations and requirements for reporting purposes
Knowledge of complex accounting systems and software and new system development
Knowledgeable and skillful in the use of personal computers and MS Office applications
Ability to plan and work independently
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to supervise
Ability to effectively plan, organize and assign work
Ability to train subordinate personnel engaged in accounting activities
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff and with employees of other departments
Ability to understand and interpret accounting data for management, and prepare complex financial statements and reports from that data
Skill in communicating effectively with department staff, other City staff, regulatory agencies, government officials, and the general public
Strong analytical skills

IN COMPLIANCE W/THE AMERICANS W/DISABILITIES ACT THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTS THE PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS, THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

The work is performed indoors.

(A breakdown of the physical and environmental demands is available on the "Job Analysis of Physical and Environmental Demands" in the Human Resources Department)