Department: Finance Administration
Job Title: Finance
Analyst
Bargaining Unit: Non-Union
Salary Range: $76,059 - $90,384 (commensurate with
experience)
General Statement of Duties:
A highly responsible, confidential position involving financial system
maintenance and development; and the planning, organizing and managing of
financial activities
relating to proprietary operations; under direction of
the Finance Officer.
Supervision Received:
Reports to and works under the general direction of the Finance Officer;
reports to the WPCA on WPCA matters. Plans and implements work according to
fiscal schedules; and works independently with responsibility of establishing
priorities within work assignment.
Supervision Exercised:
Provides general and task supervision to financial support and clerical staff
as available.
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for implementation and maintenance of document management
system. Manage and coordinate special projects and initiatives as
assigned, from inceptions to implementation; inclusive of software updates and
conversions. Assist the Finance Officer with the development and
implementation of various fiscal policies and procedures. Assist in the
coordination and further development of the fixed asset inventory and
infrastructure system. Assists the Finance Officer with capital financing
and strategies. Maintain fiscal reporting and control procedures for
proprietary funds. Oversees the billing and collection system for the
waste treatment plant and sewer assessments; and the processing of all
proprietary revenues; administers a delinquent account program. Oversees
the daily accounting functions of proprietary funds. Determines the
appropriate levels of working capital in proprietary funds; and assist in the
development of proprietary fund rate structures. Oversees the
administration of agreements with external jurisdictions pertaining to
wastewater treatment plant usage; serves as resource person for town staff,
developers and the public on matters relating to proprietary fiscal
activities. Assists in preparing and costing town and union proposals
during union contract negotiations. Applies principles of accounting to
analyze financial information. Prepares extensive financial, statistical
and narrative reports; and related presentations as required. Prepare
financial statements for audit and internal purposes. Researches and
analyzes financial data to ensure accuracy and integrity of data. Assists
in the annual audit process.
Other Job Functions:
Attends night meetings as required. Assists the Director of the Waste
Treatment Plant with budget preparation and implementation; assists the Water
Pollution Control Authority with the provision of short and long-term financial
planning as assigned. Operates computer and office equipment as
assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to
sit, talk, hear, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or
controls; and reach with hands and arms. Hand-eye coordination is
necessary to operate computers and various office equipment. Some degree
of stress in public contact.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to
adjust focus.
Work Environment: The
work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption, attend
to task for 45-60 minutes at a time, remember multiple assignments given over
long periods of time, and understand the theories behind several related
concepts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Considerable knowledge of core municipal finance practices: including budget
preparation and strategic planning, fund accounting, procurement,
capitalization of assets, and governmental financial reporting in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles; knowledge of the complete
general ledger system and supporting schedules; knowledge of recommended
municipal business and office practices; knowledge of maintaining and
monitoring an effective internal control environment in both computerized and
manual systems; knowledge of MIS applications used in document
management; knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly those
related to statistical analysis and data management. Excellent communication
skills both orally and in writing, especially in public form; strong analytical
skills and ability apply to complex accounting, financial and operational
problems; ability to implement and maintain automated billing/collection/and
accounting systems; and ability to demonstrate an ethical, conscientious,
collaborative, and customer service-oriented viewpoint; ability to plan and
devise office procedures; ability to work independently and in a team environment;
and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels
of staff, the public, contractors, and elected officials; ability to exercise
tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive, complex, and/or confidential
situations and issues; demonstrating a high level of integrity and sound work
ethics; ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment, effectively
coordinating multiple complex projects, changing priorities, and meeting
critical deadlines;
ability to adapt to change; and ability to be a self-starter; ability to
interpret and apply laws, regulations, ordinances and policies;
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other
documents.
Experience & Training:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or closely
related field, with three (3) years of progressively responsible governmental
accounting or auditing experience; or any equivalent combination of education,
training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and
abilities. Must have and maintain valid driver’s license. A criminal
background check and a financial/credit check are prerequisites.
This job description is not intended to be a
complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities which comprise
this position.
EOE/AA Adopted: 3/17/2015