Financial Analyst II

Job Description:

Financial Analyst II

Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics plus two (2) years’ experience in a related field.
• A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field may be substituted for experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

None
Notes to Applicants
RESERVED FOR CITY OF AUSTIN STAFF ONLY

Job Preview:

The Economic Development Department ( EDD ) is seeking a Financial Analyst II to support the department’s financial operations, including budget monitoring, financial reporting, grant compliance, and expenditure analysis. This position will play a key role in ensuring the department’s financial integrity by preparing financial reports, assisting in budget development, and analyzing expenses to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

The City of Austin employment application is an official document. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates.
• Please include contact information from previous employers and ensure your application is completed thoroughly.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Benefits:
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Pay Range
$30.70 - $38.37

Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Core Business Hours)

Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs.

Staff eligible to telework must be in the office for at least 40% of their scheduled work week.
Job Close Date 04/03/2025 Type of Posting External Department Economic Development Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 5202 East Ben White Blvd Suite 300 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with using of City-wide systems (Controllers website, Purchasing website, MicroStrategy, Ecapir, Ecombs, or other tool)
• Ability to communicate financial and technical information to non-financial peers and upper management
• Experience in monitoring and analyzing budgets
• Experience in preparing current year estimates and proposed budgets

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and concepts.
• Knowledge of internal control systems.
• Knowledge of preferred business practices.
• Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems.
• Knowledge of financial and budget reporting.
• Skill in maintaining complex spreadsheet and database models and utilizing word processing and presentation software.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information for management’s use.
• Ability to resolve problems or situations that requires the exercising of good judgment.
• Ability to prepare accurate and financial reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The Financial Analyst II position requires: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Finance, Accounting, or Economics plus two (2) years’ experience in a related field. A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration or other relevant field may be substituted for experience. Do you meet the minimum qualifications of this position?

• Yes
• No

* Are you currently an employee of the City of Austin?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your level of knowledge and relevant experience with the City of Austin financial systems, specifically, eCOMBS, eCAPRIS, and AIMS. If you have no experience, please enter "N/A".
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your work experience in communicating financial and technical information to non-financial peers and upper management.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your work experience in monitoring and analyzing budgets.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have recent work experience in preparing current year estimates and budget proposals?

• Yes
• No

* Due to the responsibilities, this position requires a financial Criminal Background Investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Financial CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Financial Criminal Background Investigation.

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