Financial Analyst 3

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency seeks a Financial Analyst 3 to join the Finance Division. The role involves developing, analyzing and monitoring financial data, enforcing laws and regulations on contracts, grants and real estate, and serving as the primary resource for agency contracts.

The position requires independent judgment and knowledge of all program areas within GEMA/HS. Staff may be called to assist during emergencies or disasters, and cross-department

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree with required experience.
• Relevant professional experience in accounting/finance/government context.
• Four years of professional experience in general accounting, billing and/or claims.
• Georgia State Government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer agency contracts for services.
• Serve as agency Administrator for EMGrants System.
• Analyze budget reports to determine funding levels.
• Assign accounting codes to expenditure requests.
• Assist with CONCUR travel and reporting.

Skills

Customer Service

Project management

Verbal, written, interpersonal comms

Reasoning, planning, evaluation

Technology application

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Associate's degree in related area

Four years of professional accounting/finance experience

Tools

PeopleSoft/TeamWorks Financials

WORKDAY

CONCUR

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

SharePoint

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Financial Analyst 3Agency:Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland SecurityJob Requisition ID:JR0000006369Shift:Any (United States of America)Compensation Details:$71,500.00Job Description:As part of the Office of the Governor, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) work with local, state, tribal and federal governments, in partnerships with the private sector and faith-based community, to protect life and property against man-made and natural emergencies. In addition, GEMA/HS employees are on 24-hour call statewide to assist local authorities when disaster strikesThe Financial Analyst is a member of the Finance Division team and performs advanced level finance and accounting duties. This includes developing, analyzing and monitoring financial data. This position enforces compliance with laws and regulations governing financial instruments, taxes, real estate and securities transactions, as well as serving as the primary resource for all agency contracts. The position requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative to perform a variety of financial and accounting functions. This position maintains knowledge of all program areas within the GEMA/HS. Work product must meet stringent federal, state and other grant requirements.Specific duties include:•Administering agency contracts for services•Serving as the agency Administrator for the EMGrants System•Analyzing budget reports to determine funding levels•Assigning accounting codes to expenditure requests•Completing E-Verify and other contract reports for all GEMA/HS Contractors and Sub-Contractors•Serving as liaison for other GEMA/HS programs and departments requiring contracts•Approving Team Georgia Market Place requisitions•Providing technical assistance to employees and contractors•Serving as liaison for CONCUR transactions for all GEMA/HS employees•Processing annual reports on the DOAA site for GEMA/HS.•Performing duties as assigned in the State Operations Center (SOC) during emergency/disaster activationsThe successful candidate will demonstrate strong competency in the following areas:•Customer Service•Project management•Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication•Reasoning, planning, and evaluation•Application of technology to tasks to improve resultsGEMA/HS employees are subject to call in with minimal notice during disasters. During activations of the State Operations Center night and weekend, work may be required.Additional Information:The selected candidate will be required to pass a background investigation as a condition of employment. Items that may be examined in a background check include but are not limited to: credit records, criminal records, education records, past employers, military records, state licensing/certification records, and driving records.Qualifications – ExternalBachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND Two years of professional experience in a related area OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience in a related area OR Four years of professional experience in general accounting, billing and collection systems and/or claims.Preferred Qualifications – ExternalExperience in Georgia State Government in a financial or accounting position• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting• Extensive experience with Peoplesoft/TeamWorks Financials (Accounts Payable, Purchasing and Reporting Tools) and WORKDAY.• Experience providing technical assistance to program staff and to contractors•Experience with grants management•Experience with administrating CONCUR travel• Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SharePoint), and Pivot TablesMinimum Qualifications:Associate degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional job-related experience in accounting, billing and collection systems, or claims; or four (4) years of professional job-related experience in general accounting, billing, and collection systems and/or claims; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Financial Analyst 2 (FIP061) or position equivalent.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.