Remote Finance Business Analyst—Government Budgeting

Maricopa County; Alaska; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid educational and professional dev.

Alternative schedule / telecommute

County benefits and retirement

Job summary

The Finance Business Analyst position at Maricopa County Sheriff's Office assists in the daily operations of diverse financial duties within the Finance Division. This role may supervise or oversee administrative and/or accounting staff, ensuring accurate reporting and robust financial control.

After onboarding, there is potential for an alternative schedule and/or telecommute, plus paid education and professional development training, with a strong emphasis on growth and public service to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Two (2) years of professional level finance experience.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
• Background review required before hiring.

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes financial and performance data using multiple information systems and prepares summary reports for end users.
• Prepares and posts journal vouchers for any necessary corrections.
• Completes various reconciliation analyses.
• Reviews and investigates the financial and operational impact of multiple operational activities and compiles summary reports for end users.
• Investigates discrepancies proactively, problem solves, provides recommendations based on sound accounting practices, and applies resolution as appropriate.
• Maintains ledgers, registers, records of initial entry, and control accounts.
• Grant management, compliance and monitoring, and reporting.
• Research budget and financial matters and analyzes budget to actual using financial information system reports and tools explaining variances.
• Ensures accurate and timely accounting, revenue, and expenditures forecasts, in-depth analysis and reporting of departmental financial and related data.
• Supports the daily activities of the department, including various aspects of internal and external reporting as well as general accounting functions.
• Reviews, processes and approves a variety of technical transactions.
• Audits financial records, contracts, documents, and business processes.
• Assists with contract compliance by reviewing expenditures against the contract for item and/or dollar amount discrepancies.
• Responds to requests for information; reviews, investigates, and corrects errors in documents and reports; provides technical information to staff as authorized.
• Participates in financial audits and compliance reviews; assist with document compilation.
• Assists with annual budget preparation and maintenance.
• Supervises or oversees the work of accounting staff and special projects when assigned.
• Prepares various reports and/or billings associated with MCSO financial activity on a monthly, quarterly and year-end basis and in a timely manner.
• Serves as liaison between MCSO Finance and other County departments.
• Research and compiles board agenda and contract information.
• Performs other duties including assisting team members as required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

The Finance Business Analyst position at Maricopa County Sheriff's Office assists in the daily operations of diverse financial duties within the Finance Division. This role may supervise or oversee administrative and/or accounting staff, ensuring accurate reporting and robust financial control.

After onboarding, there is potential for an alternative schedule and/or telecommute, plus paid education and professional development training, with a strong emphasis on growth and public service to the