Financial Analyst

Remote Jobs; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance for employee and family

PTO and Holidays

Mental Health Day

403B Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Discount Program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Victor Community Support Services, Inc. is seeking a Financial Analyst to assist with fiscal functions and to mentor accounting systems at the Victor Administrative office. The role reports to the Financial Analysis Manager and supports contracts, budgets, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities include developing financial models for proposals, improving controls, and coordinating with county personnel to ensure timely payments and compliance. Strong Excel and Great Plains skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• At least 1 year of financial analysis experience.
• Proficient in English.
• Knowledge of modern management principles.
• Familiarity with PC hardware and software operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting for contracts.
• Develops financial models for proposals and contracts.
• Oversees internal controls and policy/procedure development.
• Maintains communications with programs and county personnel.
• Generates annual Cost Reports for county contracts.
• Coordinates accounts receivable with staff and county personnel.
• Monitors contracts to ensure fiscal compliance.
• Supports annual budgeting with leadership and accounting systems.
• Acts as liaison with auditors for annual audit.
• Coordinates county, state, and federal fiscal audits.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Reporting

Financial modeling

Internal controls

Policy development

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Financial Analysis Manager, the Financial Analyst position is responsible for assistance of all fiscal functions of Victor Community Support Services, Inc. as needed, and for oversight and mentoring of the functional accounting systems of the Victor Administrative office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting as needed for ongoing and new contracts, ensuring accuracy and stability of accounting and financial information.
2. Coordinates with program and fiscal leadership to develop financial models for use in proposals and new contracts.
3. Provides oversight and recommends improvements to internal controls and accounting policy/procedure development.
4. Maintains a comprehensive communications network with the programs, fiscal, administrative staff and county personnel in order to facilitate administrative and financial activities.
5. Generates annual Cost Reports required by county contracts in timely manner.
6. Coordinates with accounting staff, programs and county personnel ensuring timely payment of accounts receivable.
7. Contract monitor for county contracts to ensure compliance with fiscal requirements.
8. Works with Director of Financial Analysis, Regional and Executive Directors on developing and implementing annual budget process and updating annual budget numbers in accounting system.
9. Works as liaison with independent auditors for annual audit.
10. Coordinates and oversees county, state and federal fiscal audits.
11. Completes other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Must possess a Bachelors' degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college and one year of Financial Analysis experience.
2. Must have knowledge of the English language.
3. Must have basic knowledge related to modern principles of management.
4. Must have knowledge of PC hardware and software operations and applications.

POSITION/PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

1. Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance, and driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Agency's Personnel Policy: Motor Vehicle Operating Standards.
2. Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency's Personnel Policy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations. Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) test, drug screening test and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s).
3. Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.
4. Must be willing to work within a culturally integrated workplace and be willing to respect human differences based upon protected classes as defined by state, federal and local laws, or any other condition that distinguishes people from one another.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Have an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), alternating between standing and sitting for extended periods of time, bending, kneeling, twisting, reaching balancing and occasional carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and up to 10 pounds frequently.
2. Physically able to walk up and down stairs routinely.
3. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle (may be up to 100 miles driving distance).
4. Requires the ability to utilize computer and telephone systems, which includes the coordination of eye and hand and fine manipulation by the hands and fingers for typing, writing and working with files.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics software (and inter-related software applications/tools) and other Microsoft Office products.
2. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary Range: $65,083 - $91,114 DOE

BENEFITS:

• Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance plan for employee and family
• 9 Paid Holidays, PTO, and Sick Pay
• Mental Health Day
• 5 Bereavement Days
• Costco Membership (Gold Star)
• Retirement Savings Plan (403B)
• 100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (.76¢ per mile)
• Working Advantage Discount Program
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

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