Infrastructure Services FinanceTechnician

Gfoat; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 56,213 - 68,704; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waco is seeking an experienced finance professional for the role of Infrastructure Services Finance Technician. You will assist the Administrative Services Manager in managing the department's financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with policies.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree in finance or a related field and have 3 years of experience in governmental accounting. Preferred credentials include a CPA license. A valid Texas Driver’s License is also required.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in governmental accounting and budgeting.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Experience with financial reports and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing financial operations.
• Prepare and present financial forecasts and budgets.
• Coordinate purchasing activities for cost-effective procurement.

Skills

Governmental accounting and budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Minimum Starting Salary: $62,459.19 per year

The City of Waco Seeks: An experienced finance professional to become the next Infrastructure Services Finance Technician. You will assist the Administrative Services Manager with managing the Department’s financial operations. If you are a finance professional, this is the perfect role for you.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field and 3 years’ experience in governmental accounting and budgeting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license from Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Position Description

Under general supervision, assists the department in planning and directing financial operations and managing compliance with City and department policies and procedures; develops complex financial reports, analyzes, budgets, and assists with rate proposals.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Administrative Services Manager with managing the Department’s financial operations and the timely and accurate analysis and reporting of financial and technical information.
• Prepares and presents budgets, financial forecasts and status reports; assures effective communication of financial issues.
• Prepares presentations on the status of annual and current budgets, CIP projects, and other financial analysis as directed.
• Using knowledge of City Finance policies and procedures, reviews and processes technical accounting documents, develops financial reports and forecasts, analyzes technical accounting information, and develops recommendations and summary reports.
• Prepares City Council agenda items and Council presentations for the department when requested.
• Oversees financial operations; assures the quality of the financial activities, services, and work products; develops work plans and ensures required deadlines are met.
• Performs a variety of technical accounting functions; evaluates and analyzes financial issues and policies and recommends solutions; coordinates work with other City departments and public agencies.
• Assists with organizing and managing financial activities and provides professional-level support in a variety of areas, including purchasing, receivables, payments, capital reporting, fiscal studies, rate proposals, City Council agenda items and a variety of general accounting functions.
• Identifies and prepares grant opportunities and applications for alternative funds for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and programs of interest to the Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Coordinates purchasing activities in order to procure the most cost-effective supplies, materials, equipment, and services from qualified and responsive vendors; oversees the preparation and evaluation of bids, proposals, qualifications, and the selection of vendors.
• Prepares for posting requests for bids, proposals, and qualifications. Coordinates work with bidders, contractors, suppliers, and professional service providers; assists with the review, analysis, evaluation, and solicitation of bid responses, pricing, technical documentation, and contracts. Resolves problems encountered with vendors; tracks the status of purchase orders.
• Operates a personal or City vehicle to safely transport staff, equipment, and supplies between city offices and other locations in and around the city.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff, maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values.