Financial Analyst II

City of Mableton; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mableton seeks a Finance Analyst II to perform professional level accounting and financial analysis supporting month-end and year-end closing, GASB compliance, and financial statement preparation. The role includes reconciliations, reporting, and maintaining ledgers for multiple funds.

Responsibilities cover internal controls, audits, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and citywide financial operations, with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Two years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies and external regulations.
• 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 and analyze revenues, expenditures and fund balances; prepare adjusting entries as needed.
• Assist with internal controls and responses to external auditors.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank, balance sheet, interfund, fixed asset and other accounts.
• Maintain documentation to ensure compliance with city policies.
• Prepare schedules and work papers for auditors.
• Review and enter daily cash receipts; monitor debt service payments; handle confidential documents.

Skills

Municipal finance knowledge

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Budget preparation

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Tyler ERP

Munis ERP

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: City of Mableton - MABLETON, GA 30126, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $104,000.00 Salary, Job Category: Government,

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.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’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 Abilities

• Knowledge of principals, methods, and practices of municipal finance, accounting, and budget preparation.
• Accounting standards, accounting principles, and concepts
• Utilize economic trends and data for financial forecasting, planning and budget preparation
• Read, comprehend, analyze, and report on complex material related to financial, accounting, purchasing, cash management and payroll operations
• Ability 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\reports
• Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts
• Communicate orally with customers, clients, public using telephone and in a face-to-face and one-to-one setting
• Work 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 programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tyler, Munis, or similar ERP and financial management systems
• Experience working in a local government environment