Fiscal Analyst

Mecklenburg County; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 57.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mecklenburg County in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Fiscal Analyst for the Department of Community Resources. The role focuses on financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis to support Health and Human Services programs.

Minimum three years in Accounting or Finance and a bachelor's in accounting/finance are required. Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and related tools is preferred. This is an on-site position with potential for internal mobility and growth.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Minimum three years in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with Power BI, PowerQuery and Excel.
• Strong analytical and research skills; attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, review, analyze, and submit reports to internal and external parties.
• Resolve moderately complex reconciliations and account analysis problems.
• Audit and analyze financial data and transactions.
• Develop and implement financial procedures for data and reporting.
• Prepare revenue, expenditure, aging reports and executive summaries.

Conocimientos

Active Listening

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Herramientas

Power BI

PowerQuery

Excel

Power Pivot

X-Lookup

General data analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

Fiscal Analyst - Department of Community Resources

“Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career”

Salary Range: $57,346.00 - $71,682.50. This is an exempt (salary) position. Please note pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The Department of Community Resources (DCR) through its Community Resource Center, supports the core departments of Mecklenburg County Health and Human Services (HHS) in doing their business through an integrated service delivery model of subject‑matter experts from each core department and community partners who provide services to County residents in our HHS Community Resource Center. In addition, DCR is responsible for administering Child Support Services, Economic Services, MeckSuccess, HOMES, and Economic Mobility programs, as well as Integrated Health and Human Services Mail Services.

Position Summary

The Department of Community Resources (DCR) provides individuals and families with immediate access to a diverse range of Health & Human Services programs and community partner services in Community Resource Centers throughout Mecklenburg County. Services include Child Support, Employment Assistance, Energy Assistance, Food & Nutrition Services, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, and the MeckSuccess program.

Location

430 Stitt Road
Charlotte, NC 28213

The selected candidate will provide on-site support to the Department Monday – Friday.

Essential Functions

• Prepare, review, analyze, and submit a variety of reports, reconciliations, communications, schedules, tables, and/or statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies
• Resolve moderately complex reconciliations and account analysis problems requiring in-depth research
• Audit, compile, calculate, and analyze a variety of financial data and transactions
• Participate in developing and implementing financial procedures related to data accumulation, reporting, and archiving
• Prepare a variety of financial and accounting records and reports including revenue and expenditure reports, executive summaries, and aging reports
• Maintain records of account entries by compiling, analyzing, and reconciliation of accounting activities
• Oversee specific accounting operations, or a complex segment of the accounting function
• Coordinate with other departments to assess needs and requirements for accounting matters
• Delegate assigned work tasks utilizing Monday.com and process errors for internal staff members
• Mecklenburg County Community Resources: Department employee may be required to respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assigned duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal business hours and workdays and/or in a different work location may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations (e.g. snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism. This includes service on the emergency management team on a two-year rotating cycle.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

Minimum of three years in Accounting or Finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Licenses and Certifications

• May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• May require an Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Account (CPA) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Governmental Accounting Experience
• Proficient in PowerBI, PowerQuery, Excel, Power Pivot, advanced search tools such as X-Lookup, and use of Commands
• Analytical and research skills
• Attention to detail

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Budgetary principles
• Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Governmental accounting procedures and principles
• Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
• Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Principles and processes for providing customer service

Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Abilities

• Job / Organizational Fit: The extent to which activities and responsibilities available in the job are consistent with the activities and responsibilities that result in personal satisfaction; the degree to which the work itself is personally satisfying; the extent to which an organization’s mode of operation and values are consistent with the type of environment that provides personal satisfaction
• Technical / Professional Knowledge & Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Building Strategic Relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, and cultures
• Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships

Computer Skills

Advanced proficiency in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.

Proficiency in Power BI is preferred.

Experience with Salesforce or similar database is preferred.

Work Environment

Works in an office setting with moderate noise

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.