Financial Analyst I

POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Financial Analyst I within the DuPage County Finance Department.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include:

• Gathers, compiles, organizes and documents relevant financial information
• Analyzes, consolidates and interprets financial data
• Assists with the preparation of budgets, including trend analysis and forecasting
• Assists in the preparation of detailed reports and presentations for review by all levels of management
• Monitors actual results of financial data against plans, forecasts and budgets
• Consolidates a wide range of operating and financial projections for the development of both short-term and long-term business plans
• Reviews, evaluates and recommends revisions to departmental expenditures for conformance to budgeted amounts
• Reviews resolutions and committee agenda for financial commitments
• Reviews County-wide spending and advise Departments/Elected Officials on need for budget transfers; process County-wide budget transfers and appropriations
• Verifies, prepares and reviews daily deposit sheets for various functions within County departments
• Prepares departmental invoices
• Prepares various reports and studies as assigned
• Assists with Tort Liability reconciliation and other County insurance matters
• Assist with the maintenance of the budget system

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.