Financial Analyst

City of Mableton; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mableton is seeking a Finance Analyst II to handle general ledger accounting, month-end and year-end closings, and financial statement preparation under the Deputy Finance Director.

The role requires GAAP/GASB knowledge, strong Excel skills, and the ability to produce clear reports and support audits. You will work with various subledgers and assist with budget variances and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of municipal accounting and GASB standards.
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Experience with reconciliations, cash management, and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Assist with financial statements and management reports such as budget variance reports and ACFR.
• Support accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, payroll, property tax, and other subledgers.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, and fund balances; maintain ledgers and prepare adjusting entries.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and support external auditors.
• Prepare schedules and work papers for auditors.
• Review daily cash receipts and monitor debt service payments.
• Maintain documentation to ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Month-end close

GASB

General ledger

Budget preparation

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Tyler Munis

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary:Under the general direction of the Deputy Finance Director, the Finance Analyst II is responsible for general ledger accounting duties for the City of Mableton. Key responsibilities include performing professional level financial analysis and accounting duties in the operations relating to month-end and year-end closing, compliance with GASB, and monthly account reconciliations. This also includes financial statement preparation.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and external regulations.Assist with financial statements and other management reports such as budget variance reports and ACFR.Support accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, payroll property tax, and any other subledgers as assigned.Monitor and analyze revenues, expenditures, and fund balances, grants, and special funds. Maintain the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers by preparing and posting adjusting entries when applicable.Assist with internal controls and responses to external auditors.Perform monthly reconciliations for bank, balance sheet, interfund, fixed asset and other account reconciliations.Maintain accurate documentation and records to ensure compliance with city policies.Prepare supporting schedules and work papers for auditors.Reviews and enters daily cash receipts. Monitors and ensures timely payment of all debt service. Handles confidential files and materials.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.At least two (2) years of accounting or financial analysis experience.Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of principals, methods, and practices of municipal finance, accounting, and budget preparation.Accounting standards, accounting principles, and conceptsUtilize economic trends and data for financial forecasting, planning and budget preparationRead, comprehend, analyze, and report on complex material related to financial, accounting, purchasing, cash management and payroll operationsAbility to perform arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.Ability to prepare calculations in report format by using EXCEL software, and to analyze and interpret financial statements\\reportsAbility to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughtsCommunicate orally with customers, clients, public using telephone and in a face-to-face and one-to-one settingWork cooperatively with other employees and the public.Exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area.Ability to utilize the city's local area network, electronic mail, operating programs, and other software programsPreferred QualificationsExperience with Tyler, Munis, or similar ERP and financial management systemsExperience working in a local government environment