FINANCIAL ANALYST

The Financial Analyst supports the department’s financial operations by performing analysis, budgeting, and accounts payable management. This role focuses on processing invoices, monitoring contracts, and reconciling departmental expenses. Additionally, the analyst provides financial reports, assists with grants, assists with budget preparation, and ensures compliance with financial policies. The position involves working closely with internal teams, external vendors, and government agencies to maintain the department’s financial health.SUMMARY Incumbents perform professional level financial analysis work, budget preparation, and advanced administrative functions. This position provides frequent analysis of the department’s financial position to aid in decision making and reporting throughout the year and is engaged in various municipal budget compliance tasks and other special assignments. This position also monitors and reviews policies and procedures/processes, prepares financial analyses for short- and long-range revenue and expenditure forecasts, and identifies process improvements.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree and two years financial or public administration related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSNoneSELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening
• E-Verify

To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, clickThe City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employerThe City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please01I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.

• I acknowledge the above statement.

02Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

• Yes
• No

04Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:

• Master’s Degree, or higher
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Associate’s Degree
• High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
• None of the above

05How many years of financial or public administration related experience do you have?

• 6 years or more
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• Less than 2 years
• None of the above

06Briefly describe your experience in municipal finance. If you don’t have this experience, write “N/A”.07What is your level of experience with procurement, contracts, and invoicing processing?

• 5 years or more
• 1 year to less than 5 years
• Less than 1 year
• None of the above

08What financial, budgeting, or accounting software systems have you used? Please list all applicable systems (e.g., Munis, Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Excel, PowerPoint Query, etc.) and briefly describe your level of proficiency with each. If none, write “N/A”.09Describe your experience performing accounts payable duties such as processing invoices, reconciling expenses, and monitoring contract compliance. Include systems used and the volume of transactions handled. If none, write “N/A.”10Describe the types of financial analysis, forecasting, or reporting you have performed (e.g., revenue forecasts, expenditure trends, cost modeling). Include tools used (Excel, forecasting models, dashboards). If none, write “N/A.”11Describe any experience you have with accounts receivable, specialized billing, invoicing, or reconciliation. If none, write “N/A.”12What is your level of experience preparing, monitoring, or administering operating or capital budgets? Select which best describes your experience.

• Extensive experience (independently prepared and monitored departmental or program budgets)
• Moderate experience (assisted with budget development, monitoring, or updates)
• Limited experience (data entry or basic review only)
• No experience

13Which best describes your level of experience using Microsoft Office Suite products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, Teams and PowerPoint:

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• No Expierence

14Do you have experience working in a Fire Department, EMS agency, or public safety environment? If yes, briefly describe your role and financial responsibilities. If no, enter “N/A”.

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