Financial Analyst II

• Prepare financial reports including consolidated annual financial statements, grant reports, and other ad hoc reports requested by leadership, auditors, grantors, or other stakeholders
• Manage and maintain financial systems including Oracle EPM, Lease Query, and other financial software used by the Controller’s department
• Collect, analyze, and summarize account information and trends by applying intermediate skills and knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Help the Accounting team including general ledger, project accounting, fixed assets, accounts payable, and payroll as needed with the heavy workload and meeting deadlines
• Ensure transactions are processed by Capital Metro’s policies, applicable laws and regulations, and sound business practices
• Assist departments, auditors, and other customers by providing policy/procedures, financial information, and/or guidance with automated or manual systems
• Serve as a resource in accounting research for Cap Metro. Research and stay current on new guidance, publications, standards, and emerging trends related to accounting
• Assist with special accounting projects as directed by the Program Manager-Technical Accounting
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety and security policies
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• One (4) year of progressively responsible experience reconciling financial accounts, preparing and reporting financial data, and maintaining complex databases
• Two (3) years of experience working in a Windows environment (Word, Excel) utilizing financial application software
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Knowledge of financial reporting concepts and preferred business practices
• Knowledge of the preparation process for financial statements in conformity with GAAP
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial records
• Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations
• Skill in classifying fiscal data and compiling division reports
• Skill in designing spreadsheets and utilizing word processing and database software
• Skill in analyzing, preparing, checking, and balancing routine fiscal transactions and accounts
• Ability to prepare accurate financial statements at an intermediate level of complexity
• Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other Capital Metro employees and the public

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant professional certification is preferred