Financial Analyst I - CPPW -Limited Duration Apply
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Financial Services division provides support to the bureau so that transportation services can be effectively and efficiently delivered to residents of Portland. Specifically, Financial Services monitors bureau budgets and performance data, directs purchasing of goods and services and facilitates bureau-wide compliance with the Citys accounting policies and procedures. We are looking for a highly motivated Financial Analyst I to provide financial analysis, coordination, and accounting support to PBOT's grant team.
What youll get to do:
- Process Grants, including billing, and reporting: This position provides bureau-wide support for PBOT's grants and associated billings through the City's Grants Office including researching project costs, analyzing project and grant expenses, and compiling and preparing applicable backup documentation to meet reporting requirements and contract compliance for Federal, State, and local agencies.
- Use accounting skills and knowledge of Bureau and City processes to advance a wide variety of finance and accounting-related grant projects.
- Work with initiative and independence while exercising professional judgment and strong communication skills.
- Finance and Accounting professional: You have knowledge of public sector finance and accounting principles, methods, and techniques. You have experience applying your knowledge and utilizing a variety of database and ERP software systems.
- Detail Oriented: You have a keen sense of detail and understand the importance of details within this work.
- Strong Communicator: A person who builds trust and strong relationships through professional, transparent, and clear communications to a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Results Driven: This position is high-paced, dynamic, and requires a candidate who can balance short and long-term goals.
- Collaborative:A motivated individual who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done.
- Equitable: A person who maintains and advocates for an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace for all.
- Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems.
- Knowledge and experience with grant accounting
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Why work at the City of Portland?
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, healthcare flexible and/or dependent care spending accounts, Carrot Fertility, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.
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Work Location
Most hybrid employees will be expected to perform at least half of their work in person. City Council approved a human resources administrative rule in January 2023, HRAR 4.045, requiring employees, including those who are fully remote and hybrid, to perform work within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here.Applicants must meet each of the following minimum qualifications. Describe in their responses to the supplemental questions and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
- Experiencewith governmental accounting and financial reporting as well as applicable accounting standards and procedures including GAAP, GASB, and FASB.
- Experience meeting multiple deadlines and the ability to understand the importance of managing a dynamic workload.
- Experience preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents involving technical, accounting, and/or financial data in a manner appropriate to the audience.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Bureau/Office managers and staff, representatives of other governmental agencies, the public, and others encountered during work.
- Ability to perform analyses of complex financial operations, accounting procedures and controls, operational, and organizational problems; evaluate alternatives; and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions, and recommendations.
An evaluation of each applicants training and experience, as demonstrated in their responses to the supplemental questions and resume, are weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**
Recruitment Timeline
Job Posting closes:Monday, February 19, 2024
Applications Reviewed:Week of February 19, 2024
Eligible List / Notices Generated: Week of February 26, 2024
Selection Process Begins: TBD
Job Offer:TBD
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change
Applicants must submit responses to the supplemental questions and a professional resume online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the \\\"To Qualify\\\" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:
- Your responses to the supplemental questions and rsum will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the \\\"To Qualify\\\" section of this announcement.
- Your rsum should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to the supplemental questions and resume any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the \\\"To Qualify\\\" section above.
All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Veterans' Preference:If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations:If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity:It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
Language Pay Differential:City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a language pay differential. This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here.
Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement or starting in April 2023 you are invited to attend the Question and Answers session. If you prefer to attend a virtual class, they are also available once a month.
Contact Information:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer