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Senior Financial Analyst

Why Work for Waco:

  • Meaningful and challenging work
  • Make a difference and improve communities
  • Competitive Salary and Benefits
    • Full Range of Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
    • Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
    • Education Assistance Program
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Employee Assistance Longevity Pay
    • And More!
  • Chance to do work you are passionate about
  • Job Security
  • Desire to give back


The City of Waco Seeks: 
An experienced and highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our team! As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of accounting, technical review, and analysis functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records and reports. This critical role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. If you have a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of financial principles, we encourage you to apply! 

Position Overview: 
Under basic supervision, performs a wide range of accounting, technical review and financial analysis functions and maintains the integrity of the City's accounting system for the Finance Department; assists with financial reporting in compliance with state and federal regulations, City policies and procedures and government accounting standards. 

Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
  • 4 years experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting
    • OR an equivalent combination of education and related experience
  • Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License
  • Specific technical certifications and training may be required upon hire


Essential Functions:

Performs a wide range of accounting, technical review, and analysis functions; reviews and approves technical documents and posts accounting journal entries; performs duties within the scope of authority and training; duties may vary according to the job assignment. 

Reviews and reconciles accounting transactions; reviews financial and accounting records, assures fund integrity, corrects errors, and resolves accounting issues according to City policies. 

Monitors accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal, state, and City policies and practices. 

Assists City staff and explains accounting rules, policies, and procedures; researches financial and technical issues and resolves problems within the scope of authority. 

Updates and maintains various accounting systems; transfers and transmits funds, invests available funds, and maintains liquidity of assigned funds; develops specialized financial spreadsheets as needed. 

Collects and evaluates financial, technical, and administrative information and compiles data for reports. 

Manages the capital projects fund, special and grant fund accounts as assigned; updates and maintains statistical information, financial reports, and related documents. 

Researches accounting issues and evaluates and analyzes financial data and trends; reviews and evaluates records, technical documents, and ledgers for accuracy and compliance to policies. 

Assist with the development and preparation of internal and external financial reports.

Prepares status reports and effectively communicates financial issues.