Financial Analyst II

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools is hiring a professional accountant to manage the full range of general accounting, budget control, and related financial activities for an assigned office. You will analyze accounts, generate reports for financial decision-making, and ensure compliance with governmental accounting practices.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a finance-related field and at least four years of experience with financial systems and budget analysis. Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, information systems, or a related field.
• Four years of experience in financial systems, accounting, budget analysis, or financial management.
• Knowledge of the theory, methods, principles, and practices of accounting and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Exercises control and oversees the maintenance of a variety of office or department accounts.
• Provides directions on financial matters and ensures procedural compliance with rules and regulations.
• Supervises the establishment and implementation of fiscal records on various projects.
• Oversees reconciliation of monthly financial reports and recommends budget adjustments.
• Ensures the integrity of the finance, accounting, and budget data and records.
• Performs a wide range of financial accounting and related budget tasks for an office or department.
• Manages the financial and general business activities of the assigned office or department.
• Oversees accounting, financial reporting, procurement, and revenue-generating functions.
• Leads preparation of annual operating budget documents complying with policy rules and regulations.
• Conducts research of finance, budgeting, and procurement issues for budget decisions.
• Provides technical advice in financial matters to staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, information systems, or related field

Job description

Summary

Performs the full range of professional general accounting, budget control, and related financial activities involving the analysis and review of various accounts for assigned office or department.

Performs the full range of professional general accounting, budget control, and related financial activities involving the analysis and review of various accounts for assigned office or department.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, information systems, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in financial systems, accounting, budget analysis, or financial management.
• Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of the theory, methods, principles, and practices of accounting and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial and administrative data to develop and generate reports for financial decision-making.
• Familiarity with governmental financial automated systems.
• Ability to effectively use automated financial systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• Master's degree.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

• Exercises control and oversees the maintenance of a variety of office or department accounts.
• Provides directions on financial matters and ensures procedural compliance with rules and regulations.
• Supervises the establishment and implementation of fiscal records on various projects.
• Oversees reconciliation of monthly financial reports and recommends necessary budget adjustments to meet operating needs.
• Ensures the integrity of the finance, accounting, and budget data and records.
• Performs a wide range of financial accounting and related budget tasks for an office or department.
• Manages the financial and general business activities of the assigned office or department.
• Oversees the performance of accounting, financial reporting, procurement, and revenue-generating functions.
• Takes lead in the preparation of annual operating budget documents complying with policy rules and regulations.
• Conducts research of finance, budgeting, and/or procurement issues to be used to formulate budgeting, procurement, or other financial management decisions.
• Provides technical advice and assistance in financial matters to the staff of the assigned office or department.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Salary Range

$92,314 - $160,230

Salary Grade

Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 006-FEU-OP

Office

Comptroller

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Percent Full-Time

Full Time

Job Type

Finance/Accounting

Open Until Filled

Yes

Re-Adv. Position

No