FINANCIAL ANALYST

The Arizona Department of Economic Security is dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and communities in Arizona. They are seeking a Financial Analyst to conduct forecasting, analysis, federal reporting, and monitoring of assigned programs within the Division of Child Support Services.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze expenditure and revenue trends
• Prepare forecasts
• Prepare in-depth and as-needed ad-hoc analyses
• Develop a variety of fiscal and operating reports involving detailed analysis of financial outlooks, spending trends, staffing levels, and other comprehensive analyses
• Identify, research, and analyze possible impacts of proposed legislation and funding modification; prepare formal bill analysis
• Provide financial expertise to Department and programmatic leadership and external partners

Skills

• Governmental accounting and fiscal principles
• The budget and state legislative process
• Principles and practices of business administration, including organization theory and management, fiscal management, and budgetary control
• Statistical analysis and theory
• Report writing techniques
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data
• Initiating expenditure corrections
• Payment vouchers and encumbrance documents/liquidations
• Collections and revenue deposits
• Oral and written communications
• Chart of accounts
• Perform difficult and complex analytic work
• Monitor appropriations, revenues, and expenditures
• Prepare and review federal reports for grants applicable to assigned programs
• Develop annual budget requests for assigned areas
• Act as a single point of contact for assigned programs
• Use applicable computer programs and software
• Learn the child support services program and assist in meeting organizational performance measures, goals and objectives
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions
• Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration with a specialization in accounting, finance or economics from an accredited college or university

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

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