Financial Systems Analyst II - Finance
Salary Grade: 13
First review of applications will be on 1/31/2025.
Pima County’s Department of Finance and Risk Management is looking for a skilled, motivated individual to join its Financial Transactions Division. The successful candidate will work on a dedicated team of professionals who are responsible for delivering functional administrative support for Pima County’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems including the Financial, Budgeting, and Work Management systems. Primary tasks include maintaining the reliability of the ERP systems and providing support to all County users. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while emphasizing accuracy and attention to detail. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, computer-savvy team player with a positive attitude to join our team.
What you’ll do:
- Work on a team with 3 to 5 other functional system administrators responsible for supporting the County’s ERP systems.
- Maintain user security access; complete system configuration changes; complete system data reconciliations and balancing; and extract system data using existing and ad-hoc created reports.
- Work closely with IT business analysts and department personnel to troubleshoot ERP system-related issues.
- Work closely with IT business analysts and department personnel on the enhancement of functionality in the existing ERP systems and the deployment of new ERP systems.
What we’re looking for:
- An individual who is devoted to providing exceptional customer service.
- Team player who enjoys collaborating with co-workers and other County department personnel to achieve a common goal.
- Problem solver who is great at seeing system issues for the first time and coming up with innovative ways to approach and resolve issues.
- An individual who is seeking mentorship on skills that will support them in this position as well as achieving their career goals.
- Dependable and reliable employee who is devoted to upholding the mission, vision, and values of our department.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Assists with financial studies to analyze fiscal and operational matters and provides data to support recommendations for programs or service adjustments;
- Compiles organizes, and analyzes financial and operational data for reports, including basic assumptions and findings to assist in decision-making;
- Supports revenue and expenditure forecasting by maintaining datasets and performing preliminary analyses under guidance;
- Monitors and reviews designated County contracts (expense and revenue) and reports findings to senior staff;
- Reviews and prepares Countywide and departmental budget requests, including operating budgets and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) documentation;
- Assists with evaluating departmental capital improvement requests and supports the review of CIP budget proposals;
- Updates Countywide and departmental budgets to reflect changes in funding levels and operations, with input from senior staff;
- Monitors operational and CIP budget performance, preparing preliminary recommendations for adjustments or improvements;
- Supports analysis of fiscal impacts of legislation under the direction of senior staff and incorporates findings into budget planning as needed;
- Participates in budgeting system maintenance, updates, and testing, including assisting with the preparation of budget documents.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND one year of professional-level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial analysis or financial management.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
(A Master’s degree or CPA designation may substitute for one year of required experience.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and “Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
- Experience providing ERP system or software support to end-users.
- Experience as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of a finance system or applications.
- Experience testing system fixes, system enhancements, or participating in a system upgrade or implementation.
- Experience reconciling multiple systems, including data mining and data analysis.
- Experience managing user access, approval workflows, or configuration changes in a system/application.
- Experience developing or executing SQL queries or using other industry-standard programming languages.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in MIS, finance, accounting, or business analytics.
Why Work Here?
Pima County stands out as an exceptional workplace, offering a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and personal satisfaction. As one of the largest employers in the region, Pima County prioritizes its commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique contributions of each employee. Embracing innovation and collaboration, Pima County provides multiple opportunities in which individuals can make a meaningful impact on their community.
- One of the key advantages of working for Pima County is its comprehensive benefits package. Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security. Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
- Furthermore, Pima County takes pride in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs. In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.
- By joining Pima County, individuals become part of a dedicated team working towards a common goal: enhancing the quality of life for residents and building a vibrant future. Pima County is not just an employer; it's a community that values its employees, encourages their growth, and invests in their success.