Description

Please apply at the city website:  https://highpointnc.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/HighPointNCCareers/details/Financial-Analyst--Senior_JR100085

Performs advanced professional duties related to the maintenance and preparation of complex fiscal and financial records. Responsible for technical work in the management of grants and activities within the Financial Services Department, including accurate system recordkeeping. Completes related assignments and special projects as needed.
Works under the periodic general supervision of the Accounting Manager, with indirect supervision and accountability responsibilities for grant liaisons in other departments and for Financial Services staff on grant-specific matters, such as journal entries and accounts payable invoices. 

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Oversee all grant-oriented general ledger accounts and grant multi-year financial project management, journal entries and trial balances.
• Prepares general ledger entries and complex reconciliations for State and Federal reports, internal staff, and management.
• Assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and annual audit.
• Prepares/review monthly and/or quarterly grant financial status reports and submits to grantors.
• Oversee the maintenance, design and installation of the accounting control records and reviews internal controls over grant and sub-recipient programs and activities.
• Assists internal and external auditors and prepares required reports.
• Recommends processes for grant-related accounts payable and receivable.
• Provides inter-departmental financial assistance and supporting analytical work in the areas of financial reporting and grant monitoring including application, award, reporting and budget amendments. Verifies calculations for in-kind match.
• Communicates extensively with both internal and external customers regarding financial information. 
• Analyzes budget to actual and transfers funds as required.
• Analyzes, evaluates and implements systems.
• Prepares work papers and analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts in areas of all grant funds, especially receivables, contract payables, fund balances and payroll.
• Compiles periodic revenue and expense analysis, including fund and grant specific reports.
• Maintains control file for grant documentation, compliance and financial records.
• Reviews and/or creates accounting procedures and grant required policies and recommends needed improvements and procedural changes, interprets and applies laws, regulations and policies.
• Researches and provides financial data upon request.

Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Hybrid Workplace: Employees can work remotely 2-3 days after 90 90-day probationary period.
 

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and practices of accounting; thorough knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing municipal financial matters; thorough knowledge of the reconciliation of general ledger and balance sheet accounts; thorough knowledge of grant control, accounting and budgeting methods and procedures; thorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment; ability to analyze and prepare complex financial reports and records; ability to analyze and evaluate financial systems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to express technical ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
• Valid Driver's License in North Carolina or another state