What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR FINANCE SPECIALIST - PUBLIC WORKS position at City of Lynnwood?
The City of Lynnwood Public Works Department is adding a new role to the department! We are looking for a creative, flexible, quick learner with a financial degree to join the team! This role will be the lead on water audits, Utility Rate Studies, and be our department’s budget expert. Are you up for learning and creating something new to help our growing department? Do you have a background in auditing or other relatable financial experience? You might be just the person we are looking for!
The Senior Finance Specialist - Public Works is responsible for budget analysis in the Public Works Department. This position is expected to support the financial activities of the department, which will include analyzing, monitoring, and maintaining financial data and communicating this information with department leadership.The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position specific duties.- Coordinate with Finance, Utility Billing, and other departments to ensure proper payments and distribution of funds within city accounts.
- Coordinate and perform work relating to the budget and finances of the Lynnwood Public Works Department.
- Utilize advanced word processing, spreadsheet and database modeling functions. Collect, compile and analyze information from various sources relating to the programs administered by the position or within the department; write reports which present and interpret data.
- Responsible for grant research, application assistance and ongoing assistance as needed.
- May obtain quotes from vendors for goods and services and administer procurement functions for assigned area.
- Perform related work and special projects as assigned.
- Knowledge of purchasing, accounts payable and accounting principles and practices and the basic principles of municipal finance.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to operate personal computer with associated software and peripherals, copy machine, calculator, fax machine, and other office machines.
- Ability to accurately perform complex and detailed technical work with considerable independence.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workflow, work on multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to organize large amounts of information and make that information understandable to others.
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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to utilize a computer and standard office equipment.
- Ability to read written and numerical materials.
- Ability to communicate and exchange information in writing, over the phone, in-person, in virtual meetings.
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Group: AFSCME
Salary : $36 - $46
