Financial Analyst FIN/7-213
Finance

JOB SUMMARY

The position is responsible for analysis and reporting of all transactions, while maintaining accurate and complete
records, performing physical inventories of the County’s fixed assets, maintaining accurate and complete records
of these assets, property and casualty insurance, functions related to project management of the CIP and Capital
programs for Governmental and Proprietary funds, tracking information related to bonds, and any other requested
reports. The Financial Analyst(s) also assists in year-end audit financial reporting and CAFR preparation.

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Assists with year-end close, audit schedules for year-end audit, and CAFR schedules and documents in a
timely and accurate manner; Analysis of Trial Balance variances at year end.

2. Assists in the timely and accurate completion of annual reports required by governmental entities.
3. Performs monthly update and reviews to Revenue-Expense model forecasting; performs monthly analysis of

expense accounts.
4. Tracks and reports issues associated with employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance and Workers’

Compensation, Cell Phone Program, and Transfers In/Out.
5. Tracks SPLOST projects and reconcile monthly and complete any necessary reporting.
6. Prepares Department of Community Affairs DCA Report.
7. Makes entries including TAVT/LOST/SPLOST and others as assigned or related to task.
8. Performs annual audit of the County Extension Department.
9. Performs Operational Grant Administration – timely and accurate completion of quarterly reports for the

operational grants managed by Fayette County, as well as grant management; assists Grants Analyst with
this function.

10. Approves PO requisitions, as needed, via the MUNIS approval process. researches and analyzes the monthly
open PO report.

11. Analyzes departmental accounting activity, identifies issues timely and performs research to initiate
resolution, including Budget vs. Actual analysis.

12. Reviews ledger activity throughout the month and provides month-end reconciliations, reports, and analysis;
13. Manages retainage schedules for projects which includes reviewing project invoices.
14. Processes capitalization of assets such as meters, fire lines, donated water lines.
15. Reports to CIP Project Manager regarding projects and reporting of projects.
16. Makes entries related to CIP and Capital Projects.
17. Assists Budget Officer to ensure that all necessary budget journal entries, as well as BOC agenda items are

accurate and timely.
18. Participates in the budget reporting process; prepares necessary schedules and reports used in budgeting.
19. Completes Actual and Budget entries as directed by the Budget Officer; works with Budget Officer towards

completion of the Budget Document.
20. Manages Vehicle tags and Vehicle replacements.
21. Tracks fixed assets including inventory and reconciliations.
22. Schedules and supervises physical inventory when necessary; Manage annual department asset listings and

coordinate with departments for timely and accurate responses.
23. Runs monthly depreciation; Breakdown of depreciation by department as year-end; Monthly reconciliation of

Sale of General Fixed Assets.
24. Reviews AP records and MUNIS reports for asset additions and reconcile monthly with GL.
25. Reviews AP checks for coding and accuracy;
26. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Financial Analyst, Finance
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

1. Knowledge of governmental accounting practices.
2. Knowledge of governmental budget development and procedures.
3. Knowledge of computers and job related software programs, to include Microsoft’s Office Suite.
4. Knowledge and ability to analyze and process information.
5. Skill in critical thinking, analyzing and reporting.
6. Skill in public and interpersonal relations and in maintaining effective and cooperative work relationships.
7. Skill in researching and preparing reports.
8. Skill in effective oral and written communication.
9. Skill in prioritizing and multi-tasking.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Assistant Chief Financial Officer assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-
checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include county personnel policies, the county code, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,
Generally Accepted Audit Standards, Government Finance Officers Association recommendations, accounting
and auditing standards along with state and federal laws and regulations. These guidelines require judgment,
selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied accounting and financial duties. The work reported in this position is complex.

Strict regulations and the need for accuracy contribute to the complexity of the position, as well as analysis
and critical thinking.

• The purpose of this position is to monitor assigned funds and tasks related to financial and accounting

functions. Success in this position contributes to the accuracy of county financial records, providing accurate
and timely reports for informed decision making, the accurate reporting of the government financial
statements, and the sound financial position of the government.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, outside auditors, state officials, department heads and administrators,

outside agencies and members of the general public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems and provide services.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office.
  

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license (Class C) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record

(MVR) in compliance with County Safety and Loss Control Guidelines. Completion of the State of Georgia
Department of Transportation Defensive Driving Course and/or Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification
within twelve (12) months of employment.

Financial Analyst, Finance
ADA COMPLIANCE

accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to
discuss accommodations.

HIPAA COMPLIANCE

the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) however it is obtained, handled, learned, heard or viewed in
the course of their work.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE

employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment. In
the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and
routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under the
influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the work place or abuse alcohol on the job.
Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of baccalaureate degree in a

business related field – Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or in a course of
study related to the occupational field as approved by the department.

• Sufficient analytical experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position,

usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one
to two years as approved by the department.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia.