CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Fiscal Analyst
SALARY:
$62,135.41 - $80,366.95
DEPARTMENT:
Finance Department
Closing Date:
02/21/2024 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, performs a variety of advanced accounting tasks, including the maintenance and review of County funds and fiscal accounts; analyzes financial statements and reports prepared by fiscal staff in other County departments; provides guidance and supervision to staff as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluates and reconciles financial records and prepares reports to verify accuracy, investigates discrepancies in records.
Researches and analyzes financial data and presents findings.
Prepares regular reports and statements, identifying trends and standards.
Assists with audits and helps maintain internal controls.
Contacts various county departments to resolve financial issues.
Inputs and retrieves information into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Performs other accounting and similar technical functions.
Prepares budgets for various grants and assist with grant monitoring throughout the year, including providing monthly reporting.
Reviews check requests for accuracy, proper supporting documentation, and available funds for various departments.
Compiles, analyzes, and reports data for financial reports to various departments and governmental agencies.
Assists and prepares documentation and worksheets for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, including audit preparation, compiling information and providing support as requested.
Prepares journal entries and budget adjustments.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited college or university
- Four (4) years of general accounting experience, or two (2) years of government or non-profit accounting experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- Four (4) years of government or non-profit accounting experience
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
Preferred Licenses or Certifications
- Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM)
- Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements
- Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) best practices
- Macomb County ERP system
- Relevant software applications such as Sympro and Microsoft Office products such as Smartsheet and SharePoint
- Grant reporting procedures
Skill in:
- Organization
- Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
- Performing analyses, evaluating results, and preparing reports
Ability to:
- Make decisions in accordance with laws and regulations governing the accounts maintained
- Analyze and evaluate financial data and other information and prepare related reports and recommendations
- Effectively communicate financial analyses in a concise and logical manner both verbally and in writing
- Analyze and evaluate financial information
- Research federal grant expenditure eligibility
- Work in a modern office environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
- Work independently
