FINANCE ANALYST (FULL-TIME)

Santa Fe Springs, CA
Santa Fe Springs, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 10, 2025
  • Salary: $6,261.19 - $8,169.43 Monthly USD
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Administrative Analysis and Research
  • Job Description

    The City of Santa of Santa Fe Springs Finance Department is seeking a highly-motivated individual for the position of Finance Analyst.

    PLEASE NOTE: Recruitment is scheduled to close on January 23rd at 5pm. As such, interested Candidates are encouraged to apply early. First application review is scheduled for the week of January 20 th.

    Employment Type: Full-time position represented by the City of Santa Fe Springs City Management and Confidential Association.

    Work Schedule: The Finance Analyst is assigned a 4/10 work schedule between the hours 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.
    POSITION PURPOSE:
    Under direct supervision, performs a variety of budget and accounting work involving the processing, maintenance, and review of budget, accounting, bookkeeping, and related areas.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
    Receives direct supervision from the Revenue/Budget Manager.

    SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
    None.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    A. Held in Common: Supports the Mission of the City and its Elected and Appointed Officials.Provides courteous and timely service to the public as the ultimate employer.Works cooperatively with other City employees.Exhibits integrity and displays ethical behavior. B. Essential Job Specific Duties: Performs a variety of responsible staff functions and special assignments for the City.Participates in the preparation and maintenance of budget and accounting activities as assigned.Receives, sorts, and organizes a variety of financial documents.Researches, analyzes, and reviews documents received for accuracy and completeness.Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and audits.Reviews and verifies documents from other departments to ensure adherence to established City guidelines.Reviews entries for accuracy and completeness.Performs other related duties.
    C. Other Job Specific Duties: May perform general office clerical duties.Inputs financial and statistical data to the City’s computer systems.Prepares financial and statistical reports for management and the public.Maintains accurate records of all data control processing.Performs related duties as required or assigned.

    REPRESENTATIVE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
    The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required to satisfactorily perform the jobs essential duties and responsibilities.

    Knowledge of:
    • City budget procedures.
    • Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
    • Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
    • Operating policies, procedures, and typical financial transactions.
    • English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
    • Modern office procedures and equipment, including computers.
    • Word processing and other related software applications.

    Ability to:
    • Perform advanced research
    • Speak effectively before audiences
    • Coordinate department programs and administer projects.
    • Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
    • Audit, tabulate, balance, and reconcile data.
    • Read, analyze, and interpret policies and procedures.
    • Maintain a variety of financial records and files.
    • Prepare accurate and complete reports from data.
    • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
    • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
    • Work with accuracy and attention to detail.
    • Effectively organize and prioritize assigned work.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other people.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position. A typical way to obtain these would be:
    • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration or a related field.
    • Two (2) years of administrative management, program or project management, or related experience.
    • Valid California Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

    *Required Documentation at time of online application submission: The following documentation must be uploaded and submitted with your online application:
    Proof of education (degree or unofficial college transcripts)
    Failure to provide the required documentation will result in your application being removed from further consideration. Note: to ensure proper uploading of documents to on-line application record, it is best to reduce the file size of the electronic document before uploading.

    NEPOTISM POLICY:

    Relatives may be appointed regardless of the designation of full or part-time classification. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be excluded from applying for a vacancy if one or more of the following criteria exist: 1) The appointment of a relative would place one in a supervisory capacity directly over the other 2) The appointment would create a situation in which it is conceivable personal gain for one could be obtained by the actions of the other 3) The appointment would create a situation where performance or non-performance of either would have a direct effect upon the performance of the other 4) The appointment would create a situation where the confidentiality of either could be compromised. Candidates with relatives employed by the City will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. "Relative" shall be defined as: mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, spouse, domestic partner, step mother, step-father, step-sister, step-brother, stepchild and step grandchild.
    WORKING CONDITIONS:
    The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters in performing the essential functions of this job.
    • Work is primarily performed indoors.
    • Noise level is quiet to moderately quiet.
    • Hazards are minimal.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
    • Sit for extended periods of time.
    • Stand, walk, and bend.
    • Hear and speak both in person and on the telephone.
    • Use hands and fingers to operate office equipment.
    • See well enough to read documents and operate office equipment.
    • Lift and move up to 25 pounds.


    HOW TO APPLY:

    Applicants are required to complete and submit a City Application online. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must first create an account first.

    METHOD OF SELECTION:

    Selection may be based upon an application review, a performance examination and evaluation, and a structured interview. Appointment will be contingent upon a criminal record check and physical examination, including a drug screen.

    ACCOMMODATION:

    If you require special testing and/or interview accommodation due to a physical, mental, or learning disability, please call the Human Resources Office at (562) 409-7530 at least 5 days prior to the scheduled date.

    https://cms5.revize.com/revize/santafespringsca/departments/human_resources/benefits.php

    Closing Date/Time: 1/23/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Santa Fe Springs
    • City of Santa Fe Springs

    Santa Fe Springs is a unique City with a variety of services and amenities available to its residential and business communities. It is home to 3,000 businesses with an unmatched blend of businesses and residents. It is a planned community with 90% of its land designated for commercial and industrial use, making Santa Fe Springs a thriving industrial environment.

    The City has nearly 100 acres of recreation space, 19 park sites, and miles of green belts and parkways, which provide a pleasant environment for its 18,000 residents and 95,000 business residents.

    Santa Fe Springs is a service-oriented community whose mission is to continually improve the quality of life in the City; foster public trust; provide a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment; encourage personal enrichment; serve the public in a responsive and courteous manner; and promote social harmony in all aspects of community life.

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