Financial Specialist - City

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Financial Specialist - City

Oklahoma City, OK, United States

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PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:Pay Range: 513Hourly Rate: $30.94 - $47.30The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.FLSA Status: ExemptAPPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUNDWhen completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position. Completion of the application questions is required. Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position. Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.Each application submission is reviewed independently. For detailed information about the City's hiring and background processes, check out the: Quick Guide to Hiring and Background ChecksIf you have questions, check out the: Frequently Asked QuestionsTOTAL REWARDSAt the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life. We offer:Competitive payAn average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirementA comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and developmentExplore all the ways we invest in you: City of Oklahoma City Total RewardsDEPARTMENTAL INFORMATIONThis position is in the Public Works Department General Obligation Bond Finance Group, staffed by a team of financial professionals who support the G.O. Bond Capital Projects and all Projects Accounts Payables. The Financial Specialist position possesses skills and abilities to effectively manage and monitor budgets, financial operations, and projects by utilizing standard budgeting and financial procedures.JOB SUMMARYThis position is located in the Administration Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Financial Specialist is an administrative position primarily responsible for managing and monitoring budgets, financial operations and/or projects. The duties performed require the utilization of previously acquired technical knowledge and skills. Essential job functions include: budget planning and assisting in the department's overall budget preparation; reviewing and monitoring budgetary expenditures and revenue receipts; monitoring various fund accounts and encumbering funds for special projects; and balancing accounts and calculating statistical data. Additional duties and responsibilities may include: processing and verifying reports and forms; generating spreadsheets and financial reports; conducting research and analysis of functions and activities; developing cost recovery/reduction plans; and making recommendations to reduce expenses. The employee has frequent contact with City personnel at various levels, boards/committees, outside agency representatives and citizens to exchange information regarding activities of the work unit. Information is also frequently exchanged regarding complex divisional or departmental operating policy and procedures and program functions, and to provide alternative solutions to first time-problems or non-routine issues. Assignments are received in verbal and written form from the supervisor. The work products or activities may be reviewed in progress and upon completion for soundness of judgement and general effectiveness with respect to governing policies and procedures. VETERANS PREFERENCE Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.JOB REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of current organizational, managerial, and administrative concepts and principles.Knowledge of and ability to utilize standard budgeting and finance procedures/practices in performance of duties.Skill in analyzing large quantities of financial data.Skill in preparing statistical and narrative reports.Skill in assessing and following research through to a logical conclusion.Skill in communicating verbally and in writing using tact and diplomacy.Skill in making long-range and short-range projections based on current and future needs.Ability to develop alternatives and make recommendations leading to improvements of organizational activities and programs.Ability to learn and apply knowledge of City-wide organization and administrative structure, operations, policies and procedures.Ability to travel. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPossession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field, OR a minimum of four (4) years of experience in governmental finance, accounting, or budgeting.Experience in financial analysis and financial problem-solving.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and various query tools.Experience in meeting set deadlines.Strong and diverse communication skills.COMPETENCIESOne City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented) (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed; (7) [Core Value One City, One Team] shares information, resources and solutions across departments; (8) [Core Value One City, One Team] asks for help early and offers it often; (9) [Core Value One City, One Team] collaborates across teams before decisions are made.Service First (Customer Centric) (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind; (5) [Core Value Service First] acts quickly and follows through until the job is complete; (6) [Core Value Service First] serves everyone with genuine respect, diligence and professionalism; (7) [Core Value Service First] makes decisions with the people we serve in mind.Respect Always (Leads Through Influence) (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative). (6) [Core Value Respect Always] listens with curiosity and speaks with care; (7) [Core Value Respect Always] embraces different perspectives and lived experiences; (8) [Core Value Respect Always] gives feedback constructively and receives it openly. Own the Outcome (Execution and Results) (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission; (11) [Core Value Own the Outcome] takes initiative to fix it or escalates issues; (12) [Core Value Own the Outcome] follows through on commitments; (13) [Core Value Own the Outcome] speaks up when accountability is missing.Keep Getting Better (Commitment to Continuous Improvement) (1) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practice