Financial Analyst I Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Tallo's Job Summary: The Financial Analyst I position in Knoxville, TN, offers a full-time role with a salary of $61,076 a year. Responsibilities include budget preparation, financial analysis, reconciliation of bank statements, and collaboration with team members in the Finance Department. Qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields, along with 4 years of relevant experience.

Company:
Knoxville Utilities Board
Salary:
$61076
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Financial Analyst I City of Knoxville, TN – 3.0 Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time $61,076 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Statistics Microsoft Excel Writing skills Research Governmental accounting Finance Master’s degree Public Administration Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree Accounting Business Administration Budgeting 4 years Associate’s degree Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of financial functions within the Finance Department.

Tasks include:

assisting with budget preparation and maintenance, maintaining various financial record keeping systems, assisting in research and data collection activities, working as a team (collaborating with Financial Analysts and other members of the Finance Department), conducting financial analysis, reconciling bank statements, and performing regular accounting duties. May serve in support capacity to others in specialized financial areas. Performs associated duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists with the preparation of proposed and final annual departmental budgets. Monitors, updates, and documents changes to existing departmental budgets, grants, and contracts as needed. Assists with the reconciliation and documentation of bank statements, trustee statements, cash, investments, taxes, etc. Prepares spreadsheets, runs various financial reports, and distributes them as needed. Interacts with other departmental representatives in order to resolve issues. Maintains various filing and record keeping systems. Performs statistical evaluation of financial data. Collaborates with Financial Analysts to establish and monitor new and existing policies and procedures regarding budgeting, accounting, and cash management. Assists in the performance of management studies (i.e., statistical research and evaluation) on City operations. Oversees payroll operations and related activities

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES ACCOUNTING

Knowledge of general governmental accounting principles and procedures.

BUDGETING

Knowledge of budgeting preparation, control, and analysis.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE OPERATION

Ability to operate various computer software programs (i.e. Excel, Word).

MAINTAINING WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other departmental representatives.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT POLICIES

Knowledge of the City Finance Department policies and procedures.

ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

RESEARCH

Skill in research and analysis.

STATISTICS

Basic knowledge of statistics.

MATHEMATICS

Skill in mathematics.

MOTIVATION

Skill at maintaining team spirit and morale.

COOPERATION

Ability to cooperate with others.

FEEDBACK ACCEPTANCE

Ability to accept criticism and suggestions.

RECORD KEEPING

Ability to maintain accurate records and documentations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position consists of primarily sedentary work, requiring the incumbent to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, or a lower amount of force frequently, in order to lift/carry, push/pull or otherwise move objects. The job involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. A description of the specific physical requirements associated with this position is maintained on file in the Human Resources office for review upon request.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Uses logic and/or scientific thinking to define problems, collect and analyze information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, devise and implement policies and regulations, and to manage and coordinate multiple programs or projects. A description of the specific mental requirements associated with this position is maintained on file in the Human Resources office for review upon request.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field, AND four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in a related field. OR A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field AND some amount of relevant experience specifically in the field of Finance or directly related to Finance. OR A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

None Indicated.

HYBRID WORK ELIGIBILITY

This position is ineligible for hybrid work.

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