Financial Analyst II

Class Summary

Job Description

The Financial Analyst II is responsible for budget reporting and analysis; assisting with development, administration, and reporting of departmental capital and operating budgets; and ad hoc budget reporting. This position will also be a liaison with procurement card administration and assist with financial management practices training. The ideal candidate will have experience with local government finance, excellent communication and customer service skills, flexible with competing deadlines, strong problem-solving skills, and be able to multi-task in a position that requires a high level of accuracy.

Essential Duties

• Analyzing, reconciling, and validating a variety of financial data and information; researching and interpreting a variety of records, databases, and logs

• Resolving complex reconciliation and account analysis problems, requiring in-depth research; coordinating and participating in special projects related to financial activities

• Analyzing and monitoring compliance with financial requirements

• Auditing, compiling, calculating, and analyzing a variety of financial data and transactions

• Preparing and administering operating and capital budgets for the department

• Assisting, directing, training others with budgetary or financial concerns - Estimating and preparing financial forecasts and historical documents

• Administering department physical inventory accounting and reconciling assets under construction

• Providing support within the department by solving financially related problems and reviewing internal controls

• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after an initial probationary period and individual approval.

Grade

The grade for this position is C42(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a closely related field AND
• Four years of professional level accounting experience OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Experience using SAP or Oracle

• Certification as a Financial Officer II

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Note:The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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Additional Information

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 one million by the year 2022.

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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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.