Associate Financial Analyst
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Associate Financial Analyst
Salary
$67,044.64 - $72,762.56 Annually
Location
Toledo, OH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2024-00578
Department
Public Utilities
Division
Utilities Administration
Opening Date
04/03/2025
Closing Date
4/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Junior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing analytical support and administrative assistance to various divisions within DPU. This role involves data analysis, reporting, project management, and facilitating communication among stakeholders to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of utility services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assist with planning, administration, and control of budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies for assigned divisions
Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets
Analyze business or financial data
Read through contracts, regulations, and procedural guidelines to ensure comprehension and compliance
Monitor business indicators for benchmarking data
Assist in developing financial analysis methods
Reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts
Journal entries for correcting and closing general ledger accounts
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
The technical subject matter utilized in the section
Governmental accounting principles, practices and procedures
General accounting and auditing
Computer software
The programs and objectives of the department/division.
The rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures governing activities of the sections.
Investigative and research methods and techniques.
The City’s organizational structure.
Skill in:
MS Office including Excel, Access Database, and Power Point
Getting Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Interpreting the meaning of information for others
Presenting ideas clearly and persuasively, verbally and in writing.
Updating and using relevant knowledge-keeping up to date technically and applying new knowledge to your job
Schedule and coordinate activities associated with an assigned area.
Ability to:
Apply technical knowledge of work duties
Analyze and identify problems and to develop feasible solutions within assigned area
Perform system checks and system backup
Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting, Finance or closely related area and two (2) years of experience in Finance or Accounting.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will frequently sit with an occasional need to stand, walk, and drive. Occasionally lifting/lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling various office files weighing up to 10 pounds. Seeing, writing, speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is continuously indoors. The employee will frequently have to travel to multiple worksites to meet with various divisions. This position occasionally requires extended work hours. The position will involve exposure to minor amounts of office background noise.
Class Code:Administrative Analyst 2 (7261)
The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.
Health Insurance
The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.
Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.
Group Life Insurance
City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan
The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.
OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.
For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/
Deferred Compensation & 401(K)
The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.
Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.
For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp
401(k)
The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).
Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.
Roth 401(k)
The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.
Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.
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What is your highest level of education?
Doctorate or Professional Degree
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
Some College
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
11th Grade
10th Grade
9th Grade
8th Grade
None of the above
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If you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, please list the major and any concentrations of your Degree?
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How many years of experience do you have in Finance or Accounting?
Less than one (1) year of experience
More than one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience
More than two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience
More than three (3) years of experience
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Please briefly describe your prior experience working in finance or accounting
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Employer
City of Toledo
Address
One Government Center Ste 1920
Toledo, Ohio, 43604
Phone
419-245-1500
Website
http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/
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