Washington County

Financial Analyst

Hillsboro, OR

Sponsorship not specified$91k-$110kDetected 5 days ago

StatisticsFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingAuditingHRCommunicationCollaborationAccounts Payable

About the role

Monitor the department's adopted budget and prepare adjustments as needed; identify and correct general ledger errors and prepare appropriate journal entries.
Prepare and process contracts related to grant activities.
Oversee operational financial functions including expenditure approvals, account coding accuracy, p card transactions, vendor orders, accounts receivable management, discovery fee processing, and weekly deposit preparation.

Assist with all phases of grant application and administration-draft budgets, ensure compliance with grantor requirements, facilitate grant acceptance, set up tracking systems, monitor expenditures, prepare quarterly reports, and support audit processes.
Prepare and distribute monthly discovery fee statements, respond to inquiries from defense attorneys, and manage collections when necessary.
The Financial Analyst supports the District Attorney's Office by performing a wide range of financial, statistical, and budgetary analysis tasks.
The Financial Analyst collaborates closely with internal staff, county departments, grant managers, and external partners.

An Associate's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field
Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, of which at least four (4) years of experience must be in the public sector.
You can review our standard selection process here.
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Sound judgment in resolving complex issues.
Ability to work accurately under pressure and within tight deadlines.
Skill in evaluating complex problems and implementing effective solutions.
Abilities
Analyze, organize, and interpret financial data to draw logical conclusions and make recommendations.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, policies, and regulations.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with stakeholders.
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field
Local government budgeting, fiscal management, and administration.
Government finance and accounting principles and procedures; GAAP.

$90,615.36 - $110,120.04 Salary
This role plays a critical part in developing, monitoring, and administering the department's annual budget, forecasting revenues and expenditures, preparing grant applications, managing awarded grants, overseeing operational financial processes, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
The position also maintains financial records, prepares quarterly and annual financial reports for grants, monitors budget activity, and provides management with timely and accurate financial analyses.
Conduct detailed analysis during annual budget development, including reviewing personnel costs, estimating program revenues and expenditures, preparing budget scenarios, ensuring narrative accuracy, and developing mid-year and year end estimates.

We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment.
To obtain confidential assistance please contact
Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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