What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant and Budget Analyst position at Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District?
The mission of the UFSWQD is to equitably reduce flood risk and prepare for and respond to flood emergencies by maintaining levees, conveying water when necessary, and finding innovative and nature-based ways to live with more water around us while supporting community safety and the region’s economic vitality, contributing to the health of the river and watershed, planning for a more climate-resilient future, and promoting equity in all we do.
The UFSWQD manages the flood safety system in northern Multnomah County. The system prevents 8,000 residents, 60,000 businesses, 2,000 acres of natural habitat, and critical services such as Portland International Airport and the region’s secondary supply of drinking water from being flooded by the Columbia River.
Description
This position is open from Monday, December 9 until filled. Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on Sunday, January 5, 2025 to be considered for the first review.
Elevate your finance career as the Senior Accountant and Budget Analyst! In this pivotal role, you’ll analyze monthly performance reports, assist with budget variance evaluations, and recommend improvements for operational programs.
Your skills in statistical analysis will drive insights into trends, service costs, and budget forecasting. You'll conduct cost-benefit analyses for new projects and support asset tracking initiatives across departments. Collaborating with program staff, you'll propose changes with fiscal and organizational impacts while assisting the finance manager with special projects and long-term financial planning.
Join us to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative environment!
Position Summary: The Senior Accountant and Budget Analyst works under supervision by the Finance Manager and does not supervise other staff. The Senior Accountant and Budget Analyst may provide lead direction and oversight on district project teams working on a variety of analysis projects. The Senior Accountant and Budget Analyst exercises independent decision-making within established guidelines and receives only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
Examples of Duties
It Is The Duty Of All Employees To
Knowledge of:
Working Environment: General office environment, sitting, occasional lifting. This position is not considered safety-sensitive. This position is expected to work during regular business hours to provide support for departments. This position is eligible for hybrid work if authorized under district policies and procedures.
Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities. Please contact Tracy Olmedo at (503) 281-5675 or tolmedo@urbanfloodsafetyor.gov for any questions on accessibility or accommodation during the hiring process.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ Preference when applying for UFSWQD positions. If you are a veteran and would like to request Veterans’ Preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents (Copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214 or 215; Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s Disability Preference Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) with your application submittal. Documentation must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment for the applicant to receive Veterans’ Preference.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
This position is not represented.
The UFSWQD manages the flood safety system in northern Multnomah County. The system prevents 8,000 residents, 60,000 businesses, 2,000 acres of natural habitat, and critical services such as Portland International Airport and the region’s secondary supply of drinking water from being flooded by the Columbia River.
Description
This position is open from Monday, December 9 until filled. Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on Sunday, January 5, 2025 to be considered for the first review.
Elevate your finance career as the Senior Accountant and Budget Analyst! In this pivotal role, you’ll analyze monthly performance reports, assist with budget variance evaluations, and recommend improvements for operational programs.
Your skills in statistical analysis will drive insights into trends, service costs, and budget forecasting. You'll conduct cost-benefit analyses for new projects and support asset tracking initiatives across departments. Collaborating with program staff, you'll propose changes with fiscal and organizational impacts while assisting the finance manager with special projects and long-term financial planning.
Join us to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative environment!
Position Summary: The Senior Accountant and Budget Analyst works under supervision by the Finance Manager and does not supervise other staff. The Senior Accountant and Budget Analyst may provide lead direction and oversight on district project teams working on a variety of analysis projects. The Senior Accountant and Budget Analyst exercises independent decision-making within established guidelines and receives only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
Examples of Duties
- Maintain and analyze monthly performance reporting.
- Assist managers in evaluating budget variance analysis.
- Evaluate operational programs and processes for effectiveness and provide written recommendations for improvement. Design systems, procedures, forms, and work measurements to effect improvement.
- Analyze statistical information as it relates to trends, costs of service and budget forecasting.
- Prepare cost benefit analysis and other studies on proposed and/or new projects and services as necessary.
- Perform periodic audits of asset inventories for accuracy. Assist departments with continued development of asset tracking.
- Work extensively with program staff to conduct surveys, studies and investigations; prepare recommendations for proposed changes including their estimated fiscal and organizational impacts.
- Assist finance manager with special projects, including organizing information, conducting research, providing project documentation and preparing project reports. This includes assisting in the development, maintenance and use of long-term financial planning models.
- Assist finance manager in the design and development of financial reporting/ tracking tools to assist other staff in the effective operation of their programs. Design controls reporting systems for use in unit measurement for evaluation of performance.
- Serve on or provide support to a variety of committees, task forces or groups as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
It Is The Duty Of All Employees To
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Strive to achieve the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization.
- Perform the duties assigned during an emergency.
- Complete required Incident Command System training
- Ensure department coverage to provide 10-hour response time during flood season when the Columbia River elevation at the Vancouver Gage is at 17.2’ or above.
- Adhere to workplace safety rules and regulations
- Occasional weekend and evening shifts may be required.
- Some travel may be required to attend conferences and events.
- Create a culture that promotes respect, inclusion, and equity for the diversity of people in our workforce and community.
Knowledge of:
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for governments
- Advanced understanding of accounting principles, systems, procedures, and controls.
- Advanced understanding of principles, practices, and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
- Financial information systems, spreadsheet software, and software for accounting systems.
- Public sector accounting rules, administrative organization, and regulations affecting financial operations.
- Public sector budgeting and Oregon minimum standards
- Advanced understanding of internal controls and auditing procedures.
- Project management principles/practices and prioritization and change management.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations concerning the operation of the assigned program area(s).
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with diverse customers, employees, contractors, other agencies, public officials, and the general public.
- Use word processing and spreadsheet programs and other software applications as required for the position.
- Create presentations and develop reports that may include technical information.
- Prepare and evaluate a wide variety of accounting and financial reports and studies.
- Apply legal concepts to accounting and financial functions.
- Establish and maintain fiscal records.
- Analyze and/or create accounting solutions using automation techniques.
- Analyze data and draw logical conclusions.
- Plan, organize, schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
- Evaluate and make recommendations on internal controls required to ensure the accuracy of accounting information captured and maintained within the automated accounting environment.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding confidential information and data.
- Interpreting laws, rules, and regulations
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent professional experience AND
- 3-5 years of directly related professional experience
Working Environment: General office environment, sitting, occasional lifting. This position is not considered safety-sensitive. This position is expected to work during regular business hours to provide support for departments. This position is eligible for hybrid work if authorized under district policies and procedures.
Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities. Please contact Tracy Olmedo at (503) 281-5675 or tolmedo@urbanfloodsafetyor.gov for any questions on accessibility or accommodation during the hiring process.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ Preference when applying for UFSWQD positions. If you are a veteran and would like to request Veterans’ Preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents (Copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214 or 215; Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s Disability Preference Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) with your application submittal. Documentation must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment for the applicant to receive Veterans’ Preference.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
This position is not represented.