Financial Specialist

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 04-20-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

It is mandatory to include a cover letter, and both the cover letter and resume should be submitted as a single PDF file.

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Finance Specialist position at the City of Tucson’s Business Service Department is responsible for compiling reviewing and reconciling financial data to prepare financial statements of a governmental entity in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position formulates policies and procedures, works with various stakeholders, including the grant management team to track and monitor financial recordings including capital outlays, capital improvement projects and oversight of a significant portion of grants. 

Work is performed under the supervision of the Finance Manager. This position exercises supervision over accounting personnel.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP for management’s review using the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Microsoft Excel, Word and all required notes for the capital section of the financial statements. Analyzes new standards set by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and its potential effect on reporting.

Reviews, reconciles, and analyzes various general ledger accounts including Assets with focus on capital assets and projects, liabilities, and equity in accordance with GAAP.  Works daily with accounting staff on these tasks using the ERP system, Microsoft Excel and Word to ensure that all balance sheet accounts are properly maintained.

Assists in preparing and compiling supporting audit documents using the City’s ERP system or other software. Responds to auditor questions via email, during meetings, or by providing supporting documents.

Supervises staff, gives direction and guidance. Reviews and implements personnel actions, including employee hiring actions, training sessions, and evaluations. Reviews and approves employee timecards and time-off requests. Collaborates with peer finance professionals and various departments such as the grant management team to address emerging issues.

Prepares fund procedures and other written accounting and training documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on an ongoing basis to assist and guides others.

Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned, including special projects.

Work Environment  

Mostly office environment

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree
Work Experience: Three (3) years of directly related experience

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Three (3) years of experience preparing financial statements; balance sheets, income statements and cashflow statements.
Active license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Experience in governmental accounting focusing on preparing fund financial statements
Experience working with financial auditors
Experience and knowledge in capital asset/project accounting 
Experience with ERP systems, preferably Workday
Experience with grants management.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J0891 - Financial Specialist

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Compensation Grade

G109

Hourly Range

$32.15 - 48.23 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Business Services Department

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Business-Services-Department

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. 

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.  If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).  Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD 

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-2619.   

Recruiter Name

Neil Nickol (48268)

Recruiter Email

ccs_hr@tucsonaz.gov

For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.