Ideal Candidate for Financial Analyst:
The City of Pittsburg is a full-service city following the council-manager form of government. The City has approximately 300 full time employees and at times, up to 350 employees total (depending on the season). Pittsburg is currently organized into the following departments: City Management, Community and Economic Development (Building, Economic Development, Code Enforcement, and Planning), Community Services (Housing Authority, Pittsburg Power Company, and the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency, CDBG/Housing Rehabilitation, Environmental Services, Waterfront Administration, and Property Management),Recreation, Human Resources, Finance, Police, and Public Works (Engineering, Operations/Maintenance, Utilities, Facilities, Parks, and Water Treatment). Fire Protection services are provided by the Contra Costa County Consolidated Fire Department.

• Gather and analyze budgetary, financial, statistical and other data from various sources and make recommendations on the basis of conclusions derived from analyses.
• Conduct research for assigned department/program; attend and may conduct various staff and/or informational meetings or workshops.
• Conduct financial, fiscal, and/or economic analysis to evaluate the fiscal/financial condition of the department or program and provides information for financial reporting, projection, and planning.
• Participate in the implementation and coordination of small operational projects or phases/units of larger projects; apprise management of project progress, issues, or problems; present situation/circumstances with background documentation and alternative solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive analytical reports including staff reports, proposals, contracts, publications, correspondence, and analytical summaries.
• Consult with staff at all organization levels to give and secure information.
• Assist department representatives in the implementation of new financial programs and procedures.
• Maintain necessary records/files to support transactions related to area of assignment.
• Prepare financial statements, standardized, and special reports for activities such as financial reporting, budgeting, revenue estimation, grants, purchasing, contracts, and other accounting transactions.
• Assist in coordinating the City budget process, including the preparation of budget instructions and budget documents.
• Analyze trends, prepares financial forecasts, summarize and interpret the results of financial analyses and provide possible alternatives for consideration.
• Examine supporting documents/records to establish proper authorization with agreements, contracts, grants and state and federal regulations.
• Represent the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public.
• Foster an environment that embraces integrity, service, inclusion and collaboration.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

License/Certifications: Possession at the time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required.

Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Possession of the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, economics, public administration, business administration or another field of study applicable to the responsibilities and requirements of this job class.

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budgeting, or accounting.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Some positions may be assigned to remote locations. Positions may be required to work outside of normal business including evenings and weekends and travel is rare.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and methods of accounting, finance, and budget development and implementation.
• Principles and practices of statistical analysis with extensive knowledge of spreadsheet programs.
• Budgeting and forecasting procedures and techniques.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment including relevant software programs.
• Oral and written communication skills; business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation.
• Safe work practices.
• Principles and practices of excellent customer service.

Ability to:

• Independently perform financial mathematical computations rapidly and accurately.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Analyze operational and organizational financial problems, apply the principles and practices of public administration as assigned.
• Independently analyze financial/statistical data and records; prepare accurate accounting/finance/budget reports and summaries.
• Reconcile accounts and reconstruct a moderately complex accounting records trail in order to locate and correct errors or reasons for imbalance.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Read, write and comprehend the English language at a level necessary for effective job performance exercising correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Communicate effectively, tactfully and positively in both oral and written form.
• Operate and use modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Contribute effectively to the accomplishments of City goals, objectives and activities.

Applications should be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburg. The City of Pittsburg utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Although, a resume and cover letter provide helpful added detail in reviewing qualifications, the job application may be rejected if the sections are considered to be incomplete. You will be notified of the next steps in the process via email! In the meantime, Let’s stay in touch through social media. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

What Happens Next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• All offers of employment are conditional and new hires are subject to complete a pre-employment background screening that will consist of reference checks, livescan/fingerprint check and a civil check. Some positions require a medical examination, psychological examination, credit check, polygraph, drug testing, and full background investigation depending on the job characteristics. All new hires are required to show that they are eligible to work in the United States. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is twelve months.

Reasonable Accommodations:
The City of Pittsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

The City of Pittsburg Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.