Strategic Public Finance Analyst

Dakota County, Minnesota; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota County in Hastings, MN seeks a Financial Analyst to prepare, analyze, and maintain financial information, supporting internal and external reporting and contributing to financial systems and policies. The role requires accounting/financial analysis skills and collaboration across departments.

The position entails complex accounting work, budgetary analysis, and ensuring compliance with GASB standards, with opportunities to influence financial processes and controls in a county-wide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as listed and 1 year of professional experience in auditing, governmental accounting, or financial analysis
• Equivalent combination of education and experience to total 5 years
• Knowledge of current governmental fund accounting and reporting standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to expand software skills
• Strong communication and financial analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance and trends for assigned departments or funds.
• Meet with departments to discuss fiscal matters and provide recommendations.
• Research financial information related to departmental operations or programs.
• Develop financial statements and reports for internal management and external reporting.
• Prepare and process accounting transactions, including input preparation, approvals, and output review.
• Develop and maintain accounting systems, including chart of accounts and internal controls.
• Project costs and revenues for assigned funds or accounts.
• Perform other accounting and financial analysis tasks as assigned.
• Support internal audit activities and identify potential control or compliance issues.
• Assist with external compliance reviews.
• Prepare year-end reconciliations, calculations, and journal entries with minimal supervision.
• Prepare assigned worksheets annually and identify process improvements.
• Prepare backup information to support annual financial statement work and explain to auditors.
• Communicate with audit unit staff and county auditors during the audit process.
• Attend trainings and stay current with GASB standards and single audit requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Financial analysis

Lead meetings

Multitask management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration/public administration or related field

5 years total experience (education + experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dakota County in Hastings, MN seeks a Financial Analyst to prepare, analyze, and maintain financial information, supporting internal and external reporting and contributing to financial systems and policies. The role requires accounting/financial analysis skills and collaboration across departments.

The position entails complex accounting work, budgetary analysis, and ensuring compliance with GASB standards, with opportunities to influence financial processes and controls in a county-wide