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Financial Analyst

Summary:
This position plays a vital role in supporting the financial operations of Skagit Transit and it helps with payroll backup, accounts payable/receivable backup, procurement assistance, contract compliance, and operational reporting. This position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in financial tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
 
Job ID/Number:
 
Posted Date:
8/26/2024
 
Job Location:
Burlington, WA, WA
 
Position Type:
Full-time
 
Division:
Public Transportation
 
Description:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Financial Analyst

www.skagittransit.org/careers

 

Wage Range: $65,008.23-$83,907.30 Annually

 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

This position plays a vital role in supporting the financial operations of Skagit Transit and it helps with payroll backup, accounts payable/receivable backup, procurement assistance, contract compliance, and operational reporting. This position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in financial tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.

 

WAGE:   $65,008.23-$83,907.30 Annually

 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists in the formulation of the preliminary documents; prepares budget records; compiles budgets for multiple functional areas; researches and analyzes data; assists in the resolution of budget issues and requests for information; provides assistance to functional areas
  • Performs revenue, expenditure analysis. Prepares tracking and monitoring reports as required
  • Assists with preparing information related to annual financial statements, such as journal entries and financial documents
  • Create and process purchase orders
  • Assist in procurement processes and maintain vendor records
  • Ensure contract compliance by monitoring contract performance, including timelines, deliverables, and budget adherence
  • Create and manage electronic requisitions (e-reqs) for procurement needs
  • Verify contractor charges against agreed rates and terms
  • Maintain contract files and reconcile contract balances with financial records
  • Generate operational reports based on ridership, revenues, vehicle metrics, etc.
  • Prepare journal entries for payroll expenses, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and procurement transactions
  • Provides backup assistance in processing payroll transactions and maintaining payroll records
  • Provides backup assistance to accounts payable processing invoices and preparing payments to vendors
  • Provides backup to accounts receivable transactions and prepare journal entries

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the job. A typical way to meet this requirement would be:

  • Associate’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
  • One to three years progressively responsible experience in budget management, accounting, or financial analysis
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Two years of experience using computerized accounting systems, preferable Sage MIP Fund Accounting
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

 

 

BENEFITS:

All employees are eligible to receive:

 

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Free Bus Pass

 
  • General Leave
  • Department of Retirement Systems PERS2 or PERS3 enrollment
  • Voluntary Flexible Spending Account

 

 

Benefits begin the first day of the month following the date of hire.

 

 

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Recruitment open until closed

 

 

Skagit Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Business

 
 
 
 
 
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