Financial Analyst- Community Development

Categories Business Expires: 1st March, 2024 Texas

Summary

Performs a variety of specialized accounting and financial management duties to support grant-funded programming administered by the Community Development (CD) department of the City of Lubbock. 

Essential Functions

• Acquire and apply a working knowledge of HUD federal regulations and TDHCA state regulations pertaining to financial reporting of programs administered by CD;
• Follow City of Lubbock established policies and procedures for grant management, financial processes and records retention; 
• Examine a variety of accounting transactions related to expenditures, funds and revenue received for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal and state regulations;
• Monitor contractual budgets, expenditures and balances. Ensure that transactions are properly supported, classified, and recorded according to acceptable accounting practices;
• Reconcile reports and prepare routine financial statements, schedules, and summaries; 
• Prepare performance and expenditure reports; 
• Create funding draws utilizing federal and state reporting  systems;
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational events, reviewing and implementing federal and state financial reporting requirements, as updated by HUD and TDHCA, respectively. 
• Follow internal control procedures for all departmental processes and practices;  
• Perform related duties as required.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or any related field or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following: 
 

• Principles, practices, and standards of general and governmental accounting;
• Principles and practices of financial management;
• Principles and practices of budgeting;
• Experience with, and/or  knowledge of, federal grant management. Knowledge of federal and state grant-funded programs and reporting software preferred, but not required. 

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to:
 

• Evaluate and analyze financial reports, including maintaining revenue and expenditure data.   
• Utilize various Microsoft Office programs for document creation, reporting, and email.
• Effectively navigate a Windows operating system.
• Format reports and documents for reports in accordance with City guidelines.
• Understand requirements for document retention and confidentiality practices.
• Perform mathematical calculations utilizing spreadsheets or calculation devices.
• Coordinate with administrative staff on internal control procedures and program regulations.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Operate office equipment including computers, laptops, tablets, scanners, printers, etc. 
• Follow instructions and department procedures for all work and communicatory actions. 
• Provide excellent customer service.

 
Physical Requirements: 
 

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally push and pull objects
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward while sitting or standing
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left or forward while sitting or standing
• Occasionally reach above, at and below shoulder heights   

Application Information

Application must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.