Senior Fiscal Analyst
Group: City of Salem
Location: Salem, OR
Salary Range: $39.70 - $53.34 Hourly
Deadline Information:
Deadline Date: 06/12/2023
Posted Date: 05/30/2023
Contact Information for Applicants
Chantal Martinez
HRRecruiting@cityofsalem.net
503-588-6162
Make an impact:
Do you have a passion for Municipal Budgeting? Do you want to use your proven financial skills to make a difference in the City of Salem? The Budget Office provides a full range of budget and financial analysis services to the City and Urban Renewal Agency and external customers with professionalism and integrity. If you are detail oriented, flexible, willing to learn, have a high level of analytical proficiency, proven customer service skills, and excellent communication skills, then this position may be the right fit for you!
Learn and grow:
The Finance Department values employees and their professional development. The department offers opportunities to attend local and national finance conferences as well as supporting ongoing education and certifications. Come join our team in the Budget Office division of the Finance Department as our next Senior Fiscal Analyst.
What you will do:
This Senior Fiscal Analyst prepares budgets in accordance with Oregon budget law and best practices, performs high level complex financial analyses to make professional recommendations, and prepares long-term financial forecasts. The position is a partner in the organization with departments to create budgets and track expenses, provide budget recommendations to management and City Council, and manage ad-hoc citywide projects. This work is completed in a collaborative, team environment with competing priorities and multiple interruptions.
Learn more about the City of Salem Budget and Finance at https://www.cityofsalem.net/government/budget-finance
What can we offer you for all your hard work?
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
Competitive pay.
Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary long-term care.
Employee wellness program.
Employee assistance program.
Employee health clinic.
Position schedule is Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
What are the minimum qualifications?
Must pass the pre-employment background check.
May be required to have an Oregon Driver's license and be able to meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, finance, or a closely related field, and five to seven years of experience in a related field, including various facets of municipal government operations, finance, statistical analysis, or policy development, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
What you will bring:
Effectively prepare and administer the City or department budget. Develop, prepare, and present a variety of financial reports and evaluations. Monitor and assess fiscal activities, specifically budget related documents.
Knowledge and the ability to analyze, interpret or explain federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to budgeting, accounting, and procurement.
Proficiency in operating office computer and associated software applications, technology, or other programs or equipment to collect and analyze data, retrieve information, and create documents and reports.
Ability to exercise sound judgment to solve problems, work independently and make appropriate decisions regarding work methods and priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships and communication with all levels of City staff, other public bodies or agencies, and members of the community.
Exercise proficiency, tact, and leadership in conducting studies, preparing and explaining recommendations and assisting with the implementation of recommendations.
Respect, seek to understand, and value individual differences to foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace.
About us:
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Fiscal Analyst, Senior or view by clicking here.
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
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