Senior Revenue Analyst

City of Bellevue, Washington; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The City of Bellevue is accepting applications for a Senior Revenue Analyst in the Finance and Asset Management Department, reporting to the City Controller. The role focuses on monitoring revenue streams, modeling and forecasting, and ensuring accurate allocation of funds in compliance with state and regional guidance.

Qualifications include a 4-year degree in Finance/Accounting/Public Administration and at least five years of related experience, preferably in the public sector, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Public Administration.
• Five years of professional related experience in accounting, budget, finance, financial policy analysis or related field, preferably in the public sector.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform revenue modeling, trending, analysis, and reporting to support the budget, forecasting, fiscal, and tax teams.
• Monitor grant process from request to funding to ensure proper allocation of funds and coordination between departments.
• Monitor tax audit revenues and coordinate with audits to track receipts and update related metrics for management review.
• Prepare month end journal entries and reconciliations related to tax revenue streams (property, sales, leasehold excise, hotel/motel taxes).
• Support budget processes and data needs related to assigned revenue streams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Revenue analysis

Public sector

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Public Admin

Job description

Come Join the City of Bellevue! Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the " Hiring Process " section below to learn more. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

The City of Bellevue is currently accepting applications for one Senior Revenue Analyst position within the Finance and Asset Management Department reporting directly to the City Controller. This position is primarily responsible for monitoring revenue streams ensuring proper allocation of funds. Job functions include modeling and forecasting of the various revenue streams and monitoring federal, state and regional legislation to ensure the city is receiving and accounting for all available revenues.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform revenue modeling, trending, analysis, and reporting to support the budget, forecasting, fiscal, and tax teams.
• Monitor grant process from request to funding to ensure proper allocation of funds. Work may involve coordination between the budget, accounting, and treasury groups.
• Monitor tax audit revenues. Work involves coordinating with audit team as audits are completed to track and ensure proper collection of receipts including reviewing month end journal entry and reconciliation and updating related metrics for management review.
• Research impact of assigned legislative issues and recommend positions to department liaison and management.
• Monitor county and state revenue initiatives ensuring the city is receiving all available revenues.
• Review revenue policies, processes, and procedures for needed updates and/or implementation of new processes and procedures.
• Review supporting documentation for refund petitions, amended returns, and voluntary disclosures
• Prepare month end journal entries and reconciliations related to tax revenue streams including property, sales, leasehold excise, and hotel/motel taxes
• Monitor revenues in collections and applicable write-offs
• Prepare the monthly state sales and use tax returns
• Ensure proper allocation and accounting for other revenue streams including donations, contributions, real and personal property leases, tourism and housing funds
• Grant revenue reimbursements- process reimbursements, coordinate with department staff, validate receipt of revenue.
• Support budget processes and data needs related to assigned revenue streams
• Identify, support, and drive annual work plan initiatives related to revenue streams
• Other revenue related projects and reporting as assigned
• Participation on cross departmental committees

Supervision Received And Exercised

• Work is performed under broad supervision, with regular opportunity to apply independent judgment, decision-making and recommendation for action.
• An incumbent may provide supervision with respect to lower-level support staff
• While end results of this position's work may be reviewed, there are significant work activities that do not require review. The incumbent is accountable for the integrity of the analysis performed and operates under general supervision relative to the accomplishment of objectives.
• May provide supervision to others as the job requires.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and other Requirements

• Graduation from a 4-year college or university program related to Finance, Accounting, Business or Public Administration
• Five years of professional related experience in accounting, budget, finance, financial policy analysis or related field, preferably in the public sector.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies

• Knowledge of:
  • Financial analyses and examination procedures for regulated entities; of financial and industry terminology and practices; organizational structures, business operating procedures and management control.
  • Modeling tools and procedures for examining financial data and providing credible recommendations relative to that data.
  • Internal practices and guidelines related to unique accounting procedures.
  • Internal practices relating to employee training/supervision and workflow.
  • Concepts relating to the development of operational controls and standards.
  • Methodologies and techniques employed in effective business writing as applied to the maintenance of functional operations manuals.
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and methods of accounting analysis.
• Ability to:
  • Perform numerical analyses,
  • Interpret city, federal, state, and local statutes,
  • Analyze, evaluate and summarize financial and management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules and regulations,
  • Draft clear and concise reports and correspondence regarding findings.
  • Apply effective written and oral communication skills to explain, clarify, analyze and resolve sensitive and/or complex accounting support issues.
  • Monitor and oversee daily operations and workflow of assigned accounting function.
  • Provide effective training and guidance to less experienced employees and monitor employee performance as assigned.
  • Exchanges information with internal and external customers. Requires positive customer relations skills, business acumen, and customer relations attitude.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position following an orientation period working in the office after hire. Remote work for this position is subject to the department's operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 10 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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