Finance Analyst 1 City of Renton - 4.1 Renton, WA Job Details Full-time $69,456 - $92,436 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Financial planning Statistics Preparation of internal financial performance reports Bachelor's degree in finance Budget reports Balance sheet Mid-level Bachelor's degree in business administration Finance Bachelor's degree Job order costing Financial data management Data entry Data verification Business Administration Bachelor's degree in accounting 4 years Business Cash handling Accounting Journal entry management in accounting Fixed asset management Layout design Account reconciliation Full Job Description The City of Renton has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst 1 position within our Finance Department. As a Finance Analyst I, you will support the City's financial planning and operations by preparing financial analyses, developing reports, supporting accounting and financial processes, and providing analytical assistance to departments across the organization. This role plays an important part in helping ensure accurate financial reporting, informed decision-making, and efficient delivery of City services. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with financial data, and making a meaningful impact in the community through public service. Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field. Or 4 years of relevant education and experience. Successful passing of a required background check and credit check. Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including: Deferred compensation with the City contributing 4% of the employee's salary. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates. Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year. State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment.

TELEWORK PROGRAM

The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

NOTE:

We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers during the initial application review, such as candidates' names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the applications' education and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assignments may vary depending on area of responsibility. Maintain sub-ledgers for various systems and prepare billing information to accounts receivable for processing, including but not limited to supplemental development fees, EIS fees, airport leases, and miscellaneous utility work order billing. Monitor and reconcile account balances; prepare necessary adjusting entries. Maintain routine schedules for journal entries, cash transfers, and billing purposes. Prepare financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flow. Update and maintain fixed assets system, job costing system, equipment rental system, indirect rate allocation, insurance premium calculation, and other systems and schedules. Assist with budget and financial report preparation, production, and distribution, including preparation of summary schedules, statistical tables and charts; data input and verification; copying and printing assistance; layout and design of forms; conduct surveys and comparisons of fees and rates charged by surrounding jurisdictions; respond to surveys and questionnaires from other departments, jurisdictions, and businesses. Perform back up and other supplemental duties of Accounting Assistants as requested. Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect. Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals. Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field. Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes. Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance Perform other duties as assigned. May be assigned to support critical City priorities during emergencies. To review a complete job description, see Class Specifications | Finance Analyst 1 | Class Spec Details

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Operate a computer and other office equipment. Communicate with City employees and residents. Lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment. Noise level in the office is moderately quiet. Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed. Night meetings may be required.

Accommodation:

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact at least 2 days prior to the need.

Selection Procedure Selection Procedure:

Please consider visiting the City of Renton's Career Center for more information about our hiring process, benefits and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. Communication from the

City of Renton:

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires cash handling and/or access to sensitive financial information. For that reason, this position is also subject toa credit check. This position is Non-Represented and the applicable benefits are as follows: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details. The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided. Deferred Compensation Program The City contributes 4% of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan. Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis. Retirement Plan Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS). Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan. Life Insurance A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000. Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee. Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates. Long Term Disability Protection Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary. Flexible Benefits The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs. Vacation Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years). Sick Leave Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months. Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period. Employee Assistance Program A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems. Paydays The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year). Holidays The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees. Hours of Work Flexible work schedules are available in many departments. Transportation Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees. Management Leave All non-represented employees that are non-overtime eligible shall be given a management leave bank of non-accruable leave in the following amounts: 56 hours for Administrators, Deputy Administrators, Directors, and the City Clerk; 40 hours for Managers, Analysts, and Others Non-accruable management leave is to be used within the calendar year that it is credited to employee's leave bank. Management leave may not be "rolled over" from one year to the next. Please see the City of Renton Benefits webpage for more information.