Financial Analyst II - Revenue Collections (OCFO - Treasury Division)

Full Job Description

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Treasury Division

Financial Analyst II - Revenue Collections

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The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Treasury division is accepting applications for a Financial Analyst II - Revenue Collections position.

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst II performs an expanding range of professional analyst assignments in a developmental capacity.

Requirements

Qualifications

Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Additional Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 01/22/2025

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Professional knowledge of accounting and, as required, auditing concepts, principles, and methods sufficient to work independently using conventional procedures and practices to do intermediate level work such as:

• Standardized bookkeeping processes, accounting terminology, generally-accepted accounting procedures (GAAP), accounting techniques, and other financial rules and regulations
• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
• Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
• Standard procurement policies and practices
• Personal computer capabilities and the application of computer systems to issues of format and content in City and departmental financial management
• Enterprise resource planning systems for finance, budget, general ledger, human resources, and other management systems and software programs

Intermediate Skill-Level in:

• Identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating simple to semi-complex budget related issues and assignments, consolidating information from a variety of sources, and selecting appropriate analytical approaches
• Presenting concise financial and operational information (orally, written, and/or using PowerPoint or Word) to a variety of audiences
• Use of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and / or other office suite software packages)
• Use of Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables, Vlookup, Hlookup, charts, tables, and / or other related software packages) functionality
• Communicating in writing clearly and effectively, demonstrate this skill by rendering technical details and reports in a form readily understandable to management and the public
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationship with other City employees and the public

Ability to:

• Collect, quickly interpret, and analyze information from a variety of sources, apply criteria, draw conclusions, and develop recommendations, guidelines, and policies
• Read, interpret, and effectively analyze professional and technical reports
• Choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem
• Plan, coordinate, set priorities, and supervise staff and others engaged in diversified fiscal analysis and forecasting activities
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing so they can be understood
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Work tactfully and effectively with employees, supervisors and managers, taxpayers, and with elected and appointed officials and senior staff in assigned Departments and Agencies
• Take initiative to acquire additional knowledge and education to remain current in field
• Work as part of a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The work is characterized as sedentary.
• Typically Financial Analysts sit comfortably to do their work, interspersed by brief periods of walking, standing, bending, carrying of papers and books, and extended periods requiring the use of computer terminals to accomplish work objectives.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a comfortable office environment which is appropriately lighted, heated and cooled.
• The work environment contains no significant hazards. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site.
• The Financial Analyst may encounter individuals that are upset.
• During extended periods each year, Financial Analysts may be required to work considerable overtime.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class.

Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position.

The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.