Job Details
Position:
Financial Analyst
Company:
City of Allentown - Allentown, PA , United States
Job Description:
Class Title: Financial Analyst
Grade Number: 12N (Exempt)
Department: Finance
Bureau: Finance
Union: No
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of support of the City’s annual budget by performing specialized accounting duties.
Oversees the City’s Project Accounting module.
Performs a variety of professional specialized accounting work of a varied nature.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise supervision over clerical staff as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists Deputy Finance Director in the preparation of the monthly financial reports and analysis of complex financial statements and reports as directed.
Generates Accounts Receivable penalty invoices and makes invoice adjustments as appropriate.
Develop and implement internal procedures and systems to support the collection of outstanding Accounts Receivable charges. Initiates proceedings to resolve unpaid invoices through the District Court process. Prepares and files formal complaints/citations (civil & criminal), attends court proceedings and serves as public prosecutor in the District Court in cases requiring action. Monitors judgements to be enforced, files District Court judgements with the court of common pleas, prepares and files necessary writs of execution to initiate a sheriff sale on personal property.
Performs special accounting duties for the preparation of the annual budget.
Completes the debt schedules, summary pages, personnel pages, and other items as necessary for the preparation of the proposed and final budget books.
Serves as the department liaison for budget related processes.
Conducts quarterly meetings with the department to review budget vs. actual.
Completes budget transfers for departments.
Conducts position budgeting for full time employees for the current year.
Creates detailed reports for HR department regarding personnel changes.
Reconciles all City’s Bank accounts.
Completes quarterly filings for Trexler Trust.
Completes Capital Reports quarterly filings.
Conducts Cash Flow Analysis.
Conducts Deficit Forecasting.
Processes the NIZ program local tax reports.
Acts as the Project Accounting lead for the Finance Department.
Collects and tracks payments for rental properties.
Creates and maintains accurate pensions records for eligible retirees.
Performs all pension estimates and calculations for retirees.
Conducts research related to pension calculations and prepares documentation and financial reports as necessary.
Answers participant and union questions regarding pension plans.
Plans and arranges work priorities for self, based on general assignments, projects and deadlines for completion as requested/provided by supervisor.
Position involves extensive contact with City bureaus and external auditors to provide or explain non-routine information relating to the City’s financial system.
Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; verifies documents for completeness and compliance with government agencies.
Analyzes budget patterns, projects, revenue, expenditures, and makes recommended changes as needed.
Attends meetings (including Pension Board meetings) as required.
Analyzes and reports research findings in clear, complete, and logical form.
Contact Information
Stella Oakman435 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101, United States
Phone: 610-437-7523 x2798
Fax: NA
[email protected]
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