Senior Fiscal Analyst

Kodiak; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kodiak in Alaska seeks a Senior Fiscal Analyst in the Finance Department to manage advanced accounting, treasury operations and customer services for the City. This exempt full-time position requires independent judgment and professional budgeting and accounting expertise.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, grant and capital asset accounting, and collaboration with other departments to support financial decisions and city operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Seven to ten years of professional finance, accounting, and budgeting experience.
• Government or non-profit accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer general accounting, treasury and customer services functions for the City Finance Department.
• Analyze, reconcile and maintain accounts; prepare financial statements and reports.
• Oversee payroll, grant, project and capital asset accounting and budget processes.
• Ensure accurate financial information to support City departments and citizens.
• Perform high level independent judgments and work with minimal supervision.

Skills

General accounting

Payroll

Accounts receivable

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Grant accounting

Cash management

Billing

Reconciling

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/related field

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.