Financial Analyst - City of Corinth

$2,277.60 - $2,732.80 Biweekly 

Under general supervision, manages and coordinates investment program, cash management, depository services (wires/ACH). Assists director with budget, debt, and enterprise vehicle leasing.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversees the management of the investment portfolio for diversity, liquidity, safety and yield; reviews and analyzes monthly and quarterly investment reports ensuring compliance with state law and the City’s Investment Policy.
• Manages daily bank activities, including monitoring bank balances, pool positions, collateral and performing wire transfers.
• Provide monthly journal entries to Accounting Department of all investment activity for reconciliation.
• Assists Director in the management of the depository bank contract implementing necessary renewals or changes in banking services, when needed.  Develops, monitors, and manages the banking relationship with the Depository Bank and the cash management program for the City, which includes monitoring and controlling bank balances, analyzing account analysis statements, ACH and wire transfers, and ensuring contract compliance and compliance with the Public Funds Collateral Act.
• Assist coordinating the capital, performance, and other budgets for the City; in developing and managing the City’s annual budgetary processes that integrate with the City’s strategic goals; establishes and monitors budget development standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Monitors City accounts and special funds, evaluates revenue and expenditure trends, compares to budget and projections, identifies issues in revenue and expenditure control, and recommends budget adjustments.
• Manages the city’s Enterprise Lease program.  Review vehicle requests, submit for approval, manage billing and Coordinates with Accounting of GASB reporting.
• Assists with the Debt Issuance Process. Prepares Bond Rating document and provides requested financial information to Financial Advisors for Continuing Disclosure.
• Assists with the Debt Issuance Process. Prepares Bond Rating document and provides requested financial information to Financial Advisors for Continuing Disclosure.
• Monitors and enters all budget transfers and budget amendments. Review to ensure they are compliant with charter and departmental policies.
• Coordinates monthly billing for legal, phones, copiers, enterprise, fuel cards etc.
• Responds outside of normally scheduled work hours in response to special events, natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents as determined by the City.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Cooperates with co-workers professionally to accomplish work efficiently and effectively.
• Has regular, predictable attendance; attendance is a factor in continued employment with the City.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.        

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Public Administration;
• AND two (2) years experience in government accounting and budgeting;
• AND Training and certification on Public Funds Investment Act, §§ 2256.001-.055 is required within one (1) year of employment; additional technical certifications and training may be required.
• OR any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Principles of cash management, investments, municipal bond market, debt service and modern banking relationships.
• Public Works CIP project, budget, and contract management principles.
• Design and construction principles for public works projects.
• Methods of financial forecasting and quantitative research.
• Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.
• General ledger reconciliation methods and techniques.
• Customer service standards and protocols.

• Reading, interpreting, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Analyzing and interpreting financial documents and preparing financial reports.
• Analyzing accounting issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Maintaining interrelated financial and technical records and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and elected officials.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.

• Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of five to twenty-five pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment.
• Work is performed in a standard office environment.

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