What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst I position at DuPage County Government?
POSITION SUMMARY
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Financial Analyst I within the DuPage County Building and Zoning Department.
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.
To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.
For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include:
- Gathers, compiles, organizes and documents relevant financial information
- Analyzes, consolidates and interprets financial data
- Assists with the preparation of budgets, including trend analysis and forecasting
- Assists in the preparation of detailed reports and presentations for review by all levels of management
- Monitors actual results of financial data against plans, forecasts and budgets
- Reviews, evaluates and recommends revisions to departmental expenditures for conformance to budgeted amounts
- Advises departmental representatives on appropriate spending and prepares budget transfers when required
- Coordinates with Purchasing the placement of contracts on County Board Agenda
- Verifies, prepares and reviews daily deposit sheets for various functions within County departments
- Prepares departmental invoices
- Handles departmental collections
- Processes and records billings and accounts payable documents.
- Performs data entry within the County’s accounting system; post receipts and other information to various accounts and funds.
- Prepare budget transfers when required
- Review resolutions and committee agenda for financial commitments
- Assists in grant reporting
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
A pre-employment background check is required.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
