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Form of workThe Travis County Auditor's Office has an opening for a General Ledger Financial Analyst. We are looking for an authentic and dynamic individual with a positive team spirit and enthusiasm to integrate into a growing and highly motivated team. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to a collaborative approach in working as part of a team environment that accelerates employee growth and recognizes performance. This person will be working remotely a majority of the time and needs to have a remote working environment conducive to such and preferably reside in Austin or the surrounding area.
This position will report to the General Ledger Manager of Travis County which is a local government organization with over $1 billion in annual revenue, over $2 billion in gross capital assets, and approximately 5,000 employees. We offer a competitive salary together with a stable work environment, no routine overnight travel, casual dress attire, professional development, 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of vacation per year, sick leave, flexible start of workday, excellent pension plan, and an extensive benefits package.
The ideal candidate is one who can manage competing demands and priorities, has strong attention to detail, accuracy and analytical skills. Has an ability to problem solve, identify, and escalate problems/decisions when necessary, and demonstrate creativity and flexibility in addressing pertinent issues. Function as member of interdepartmental problem-solving teams as the "financial expert" to address high priority County issues with broad organizational impact.
- Prepare and review journal entries.
- Balance sheet reconciliations to ensure proper recording of transactions.
- Auditing specific transactions.
- Confidently present financial-related matters to applicable internal or departmental staff.
- Evaluate and identify potential internal control or compliance issues and research applicability of accounting/auditing principles and practices.
- Researching and analyzing applicable laws, contracts, and entity specific policies.
- Coordinate with other groups and departments to ensure compliance.
- Perform other job-related special projects as assigned
Preferred knowledge of:
- Policies, practices and procedures and terminologies of assigned function.
- Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, and guidelines.
- Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and standardized financial, accounting and auditing practices.
- Manual and automated systems relating to assigned function.
- Modern office practices, procedures, and methods.
- Computer software including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP (a plus).
- Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report generation.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Developing financial spreadsheets and financial trend analysis.
- Completing professional financial reports.
- Planning, evaluating, and documenting financial processes.
- Developing financial policies and procedures.
- Both verbal and written communication including presentations.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Criminal, Education & Employment Background Check Required.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Sorry, no visa sponsorships.
Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Employment Type: Full Time
