Financial Reporting Analyst

Position Title: Financial Reporting Analyst

Division: Financial Services

Reports To: Coordinator, Budgets & Financial Reporting

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: AS1

Work Days: 244

Evaluation Tool: HCSCEE

JD Revision Date(s): 9/23

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The Financial Reporting Analyst shall be responsible for using accounting techniques to compile, analyze, and document financial data for the school system.

Essential Duties:

• Conduct monthly analysis to monitor revenue efficiency, expenditure efficiency, and other division key performance indicators.

• Prepare multi-year trend analysis of revenue and expenses to develop projections for budgets.

• Monitor disbursements to identify rates of spending comparative to budget, conduct research, identify issues as they arise, and communicate recommended corrective steps as needed.

• Ensure fixed assets are accurately identified and recorded within the financial records for accounting periods as required, ensuring calculations of depreciation are performed accordingly.

• Collaborate cross-divisionally to support the inventory management system and practices.

• Assist with the research and development of accounting procedures which integrate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, statutory accounting requirements, and local fiscal policies and procedures.

• Assist management in the implementation of financial reporting process improvements.

• Conduct research and audits of financial activity as required.

• Support preparation for annual and other periodic audit reviews, to include providing information and assistance to internal and external auditors upon request.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or state approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required. Bachelor's degree or coursework in accounting, preferred.

• Minimum of two years in a finance-related position, required; experience in public school district budgeting, preferred.

• Strong governmental accounting and analytical skills; knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with minimal supervision utilizing various technologies.

• Ability to independently conduct, interpret, document and deliver analysis.

• Strong human relations and communication skills; detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Strong computer skills with applicable knowledge of Microsoft Excel and various accounting software.

• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.

• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.

• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.

• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.

• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.

• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.