Financial Analyst II - Accounting Division- Financial Services

Class Summary

Revised 1/23/23

The Department of Financial Services oversees the financial operations of Gwinnett County in compliance with state and federal laws, ensuring fiscal responsibility and superior bond ratings. Department functions include, but are not limited to accounting, treasury management, budgeting, investment management, vendor and employee payment, debt issuance and monitoring management, self-insurance and liability programs management, procurement and contracts operations management, tax assessor administration, and strategic program design and deployment.

This position will be supporting the Accounting Division, Financial Reporting team, within the Department of Financial Services. This position may be performing the following activities: develop, analyze, reconcile, and validate financial data; research and interpret accounting standards and other guidance; prepare GAAP financial statements and other major financial reports; document processes and procedures; support year end external financial audit; provide technical accounting support to other departments and divisions in problem solving and developing new processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field;

• Fouryears of professional level accounting experience;

• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Grade

The grade for this position is C42(1).

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click here.

NOTE: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. Additional Information

Department of Financial Services

The department is widely recognized for service excellence. We are committed to provide the highest quality customer service to the citizens of Gwinnett County.

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About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we've only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach 1.5 million by the year 2023.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta.

Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors.

The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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