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Form of workThe Finance Specialist will assist the Senior Manager of Budgets by preparing financial reports, ensuring accuracy in various assignments, and contributing to budget development; conducting technical research and providing essential support to internal departments, contributing to the efficient and effective functioning of the agency's financial processes; and supporting the Chief Financial Officer as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are standard for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
- Assist in preparing and reviewing financial data including audit requests, annual budget, and monthly financial reports and statements.
- Develop proficiency in the agency's enterprise reporting program, and additional software such as Tableau or Cognos for report generation.
- Monitor department budgets monthly and help prepare statistical reports for internal analysis and senior management meetings.
- Assist in the preparation of the Operating & Capital budget book to achieve the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association.
- Compile drawdown requests for grant fund reimbursement on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Maintain records for grant revenue and expenses, ensuring accuracy and reconciliation with the General Ledger on a monthly basis by working closely with the Accounting Division.
- Maintain, review, reconcile, and audit various reports and transactions to ensure accuracy for both grant and budget funding.
- Compile financial data for reporting to entities such as the National Transit Database, Texas Department of Transportation, and other government-required reports.
REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
Education & Experience: (Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
- Associates' degree. Bachelors' degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or other related field from an accredited college or university is highly preferrable but not required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in government finance or related field, preferably in public transportation, municipal government, or similar environment is preferred; or high level professional administrative support in a finance department.
Knowledge of:
- Understanding of budget and government finance as well as government structure.
- Proficient skills using the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Experience with Tableau or COGNOS report writing software preferred.
- Work independently to perform a variety of functions and manage multiple projects at one time while working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities to meet established deadlines
- Demonstrate a professional level of expertise and high level of discretion and judgment to support and inform decision-making processes while upholding confidentiality when applicable
- Establish cooperative working relationships and communicate effectively and sensitively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing
- Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and exceptional customer service orientation
- Possess a positive attitude, and practices good judgement, while open to receiving/providing feedback
- Hold the ability to get along with others, individually and in a large group
- Be open to collaborate and work in a team-oriented and helping environment
- Possess an influential and welcoming communication style
- Foster a culture that values critical thinking and problem solving; and encourages constructive feedback, engagement, inclusion, and diversity at all levels
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Physical activities include, but are not limited to: on a continuous basis, sitting at a desk for long periods of time; researching information both in written form and on the computer; using a computer and monitor for long periods of time; intermittently twisting and reaching office equipment; writing or using keyboard to communicate through written means; lifting light weight; reaching above the waist and reaching below the waist; repetitive motion and fingering when using computer keyboard; and talking and hearing when dealing with internal and external customers. The essential functions of this position require the daily use of a computer and telephone. The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment.
