Senior Fiscal Analyst

Kodiak; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kodiak is seeking a Senior Fiscal Analyst in the Finance Department to manage general accounting, treasury, payroll, and related financial functions. The role emphasizes independent judgment and timely, accurate reporting for city operations.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in accounting/budgeting, experience with government or non-profit financials, and a valid Alaska driver’s license. Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 7–10 years of professional finance, accounting, and budgeting experience.
• Alaska driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Government or non-profit accounting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer general accounting, treasury, and customer service functions within the Finance Department.
• Perform payroll, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, grant accounting, and project accounting.
• Analyze, reconcile, and maintain accounts; support budgeting and customer service.
• Provide advanced accounting support and maintain high quality financial information for the City.

Skills

Advanced accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Grant accounting

Cash management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

GED or high school diploma

Tools

General ledger software

Payroll systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time exempt **Senior** Fiscal **Analyst** in the Finance Department.

• Under general direction, this position is responsible for administration of the general accounting, treasury and customer services functions within the Finance Department for the City that could include, but is not limited to: payroll; analyzing, reconciling and maintaining accounts; general ledger accounting; financial reporting; grant accounting and reporting; project accounting; capital asset accounting; electronic banking; bank/investment reconciliations; cash management; accounts receivable and billings; budgeting and customer service.

The Finance Department has several areas of responsibilities and is committed to providing accurate and timely financial information and support to other City departments and citizen. The Finance Department is responsible for the financial and budgetary operations of the City and the operations of the Citys information technology services. The Senior Fiscal Analyst performs as an individual and team member in the delivery of providing advanced accounting support and maintaining the quality of financial accounting and reporting provided by the Finance Department. The Senior Fiscal Analyst is frequently required to make high level independent and sound judgements, and to work without direct supervision. The professional fiscal duties require additional advanced accounting and/or budgeting training. The Senior Fiscal Analyst must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or related field. Seven to ten years of professional finance, accounting, and/or budgeting experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Government or non-profit accounting experience is preferred.

Must have a valid Alaska drivers license or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

**Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.**

The City of Kodiak is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply for any open positions.