Accounting Analyst

ACCOUNTING ANALYST

CITY OF YONKERS - ACCOUNTING BUREAU

Prepares and processes a variety of documents, organizes files and designs report formats; documents procedures;

Maintains and updates financial records through electronic data processing system. Instructs agency staff in standardized operations and provides guidance in the applications;

Prepares simple financial or statistical reports from data entered, Confers with staff members of other agencies and departments relative to accounting operations;

Coordinates accounting operation matters with representatives of other departmental agencies

May prepare forecasting reports;

EXPERIENCE: one (1) year experience in Financial Analysis 

Good knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of accounting operations; working knowledge of the application and methods of statistical analysis; working knowledge of electronic data processing; ability to conduct studies and surveys and to make recommendations for improvements; ability to gain the cooperation of others; ability to prepare narrative and tabular reports; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; initiative; resourcefulness; good judgment; tact; courtesy;