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City of Raleigh Municipal Government

Community Development Fiscal Analyst

City of Raleigh Municipal Government, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

The Housing & Neighborhoods Fiscal Team is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, professional with finance, accounting and budget related knowledge to join the City of Raleigh as a

Community Development Fiscal Analyst . This role works alongside the Fiscal & Budget Supervisor to provide paraprofessional support with managing and tracking the Housing & Neighborhood Department’s multi fund annual budget of around $25 Million in local funds and an additional $5 Million in federal grant funds.

The position requires expertise in key fiscal knowledge, such as assisting with budget development, calculating payroll data, setting up loans, processing contracts, contract change orders, purchase orders, and compiling budget and reconciling accounting data as well as providing reports that would be shared with the entire Division.

About You: The ideal candidate for this role is a self-starter

who can learn on the go, with a track record of sound judgement, adaptability, and resilience. You have excellent critical problem solving and analytical thinking skills to identify program needs and propose viable solutions, and the ability to make decisions amid ambiguity.

You can manage multiple priorities at once, establish and meet deadlines, and work proactively to meet or exceed goals. You provide excellent customer service and build strong working relationships, identify and maintain partnerships, and research best practices.

About Us: The Housing and Neighborhoods Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all Raleigh residents. We provide funding for affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and community programs. This role is crucial in ensuring the successful implementation of our housing and community development initiatives.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on our community and possess the skills and experience to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply!

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Audits fiscal-related transactions and information, including reconciliations, resolving discrepancies, and preparing adjusting journal entries. Example work areas includes:

Procurement card statement and transactions

Invoicing and accounts payable data

Accounts receivable/billing data

Reimbursements

Contracts

Analyzes data and expenditures and preparing input for annual budget submittal into the City’s Budget Management System

Creates and maintains loan escrow accounts and works with Finance to setup, coordinate and reconcile all loans in the city’s financial management system

Responds to internal and external customer inquiries, providing guidance and assistance with policies, procedures and processes of assigned area. Conducts account research and provides summary information to resolve issues or refer advanced issues to appropriate resource

Prepares and processes fiscal documents and transactions which may include requisitions and purchase orders, accounts payables, account allocations, accounts receivables, monthly cash receipts and related deposits, and refunds of overpayments

Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements of several federal grant funds or fund groups

Prepares balance sheet, statements of revenues, expenditures, and transfers

Compiles and processes monthly reimbursements to vendors

Maintains or oversees the maintenance of a variety of department records and historical information; coordinates agenda items for Council consideration and enters and approves items in e-Scribe. Assists with developing, maintaining, and applying procedures and policy documentation

Provides clerical support including document prep, proofreading, formatting, printing in support of Division priorities

Maintains office supply equipment and collateral inventory for the Division

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field and 1 to 3 years' experience in financial analysis, budgeting, data analysis, or a related field

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Practices and methods of processing accounting transactions

Business math concepts

Electronic filing and record-keeping principles

Principles and practices of budgeting and fiscal management

Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis

Modern office technology

Performing basic original research, compiling and assembling data

Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands

Providing attention to detail in assignments

Proofreading and error correction

Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

ADA and Other Requirements: Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment.

Work Exposures: Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

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