Temporary Financial Analyst

About the Department

The Park District is currently recruiting for one (1) Temporary Financial Analyst in the Capital Finance Department to serve no more than six (6) months at the Peralta Oaks Administration Building, in Oakland, CA.

GENERAL FUNCTION: 

Under general supervision, carries out a variety of technical, analytical, auditing, accounting, budgeting, and administrative duties in support of the division’s goals and objectives; and performs related duties as assigned.

Position Duties

• Performs variety of research and analysis on various segments of the East Bay Regional Park District’s (Park District) operations
• Prepares meaningful technical and administrative reports
• Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding departmental accounting and recordkeeping practices, procedures, and internal controls
• Develops and updates written practices, policies, and procedures to meet legal requirements and Park District needs
• Works with Information Systems department to improve, plan, implement and operate features and modules within the Park District’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Assists in the preparation of the District-wide budget
• Assists in the completion of year-end financial reporting and audit preparation
• Assists in preparation of quarterly financial reporting; conducts variance analysis, and drafts reports
• Prepares contracts, requests for proposals and other similar documents
• Performs technical analyses on new debt issuances and the refinancing of existing debt
• Prepares bond billing documentation and reconciles expenditures
• Prepares various reconciliations of financial accounts
• Investigates discrepancies
• Provides training to staff on applicable processes and procedures
• Attends and participates in meetings
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in areas related to responsibilities and performs related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, economics, accounting, or a related field, AND

Experience: One year of experience performing work of an analytic nature in a financial setting.
 
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License as a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification.          
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of finance in a public agency which may include bookkeeping, accounting, budget preparation, and administration
• Financial management and forecasting techniques
• Procedure development
• Basic research methods and techniques, office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. 

• Research and write analytical and administrative documents, including both narrative and statistical documents at the professional level
• Make timely and sound decisions and work independently without close supervision
• Coordinate multiple tasks and priorities
• Work in complex, interdisciplinary situations with changing priorities
• Plan and organize analyses and monitoring activities
• Interpret broadly defined policies and procedures
• Prepare and maintain clear, concise and accurate records
• Develop and administer policies, regulations and procedures
• Comprehend and perform basic math
• Plan, prepare and administer departmental budgets
• Read and interpret complex legislation, regulations, and reports
• Analyze critical issues and recommend solutions to problems
• Collect, analyze and synthesize operational, marketing and financial information, determine effectiveness of initiatives and drive strategy
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers.  

• Must pass a Level 2 Background Check.