Financial And Data Analyst

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The base rate of pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.
The Financial Services Department is seeking a FINANCIAL AND DATA ANALYST to join their team. This position will perform professional level Financial and Data Analyst work for the Financial Services Department with primary responsibility for financial analysis, data analysis, grants fiscal reporting, cash management, tax administration and financial reporting for the County of Missoula, school districts and other local agencies within Missoula County. Employees within this job class will generally focus on one or more areas of the county's finances.
Details: We are accepting completed application packets until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023.It is in your best interest to apply by this date.
To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.
• Please include with your completed application the following attachments: College transcripts (unofficial are accepted), a letter of interest, and a resume.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Performs Financial and Data analysis of County operations including, revenue, expenditure trends, to assist the department or assigned departments in making informed financial decisions. This work includes general accounting duties such as reconciliation of cash receipts and disbursements; monthly correcting and adjusting entries; coordinating and performing month-end closing process; and coordinating year-end closing, as well as miscellaneous reconciliations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, warrants payable, and miscellaneous clearing funds. Assist in the preparation, review and monitoring of the county budget. This includes analyzing budget proposals, tracking of expenditures for assigned areas, ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines, with an emphasis in data efficiency. Develops and maintains financial models to predict future financial trends and inform the County's long-term planning. Develops and maintains processes that make data gathering, extraction and analysis? more efficient. Analyzes current and past financial data and performance, prepares reports and projections based on this analysis. Coordinates with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts. Assists with review and monitoring of assigned expenditures and revenue for grants and special projects to ensure compliance and financial controls for grant reporting with an emphasis on data efficiency. Assists with ensuring compliance with local, state and federal financial regulations, provide support during audits. Assists with compliance with Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Account Standards (GASB) practices, with an emphasis on data efficiency. Calculates and distributes countywide revenue and expenses including personal property tax reimbursements; entitlement share; credit card fees; investment revenue and expenses; forest reserve receipts; and permissive medical levy, with an emphasis on data efficiency. Generates and distributes monthly accounting reports to county management and outside agencies. Assists other departments, agencies, and the general public to interpret accounting reports and information, and to identify and correct errors. Researches and identifies procedural changes related to assigned duties, with a focus on enhancing efficiency of operations, data efficiency, transparency of operations, and effectively communicating financial reports with elected officials, department heads, countywide agencies, and the public.

• Bachelor's degree required. Degrees best suited to this position are accounting, finance, math, statistics, business management systems and information technology. CPA or CGFM desired.
• Requires three years of experience in accounting or a related field. Experience in the accounting field, data analytics, government financing or financial analysis preferred. Experience in governmental accounting desired.
• With no degree, four years of experience in accounting, data analytics, and/or cash management may be considered.

The work requires little physical activity and the employee commonly remains in an office setting. May require occasional travel, locally and out of town to meetings and training. Requires a significant amount of time performing work at a computer workstation. Requires occasional medium lifting, (boxes, 25-35 pounds).
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.Employment Type: Regular Full-time, 40 hours/week