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The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 78,000 residents with an annual population growth rate of over six (6) percent.
Redmond is the hub to an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups.
The Finance Department is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join our team in a supplemental capacity.
Our ideal candidate is experienced in General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Budgeting, accounting and reporting Standards (BARS) and able to perform financial analysis to provide support to the Financial Planning group with the 2025 -2026 budget process and internal operations.
Hours and Duration: This is a Supplemental variable position, which means hours will vary from week to week within a Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm timeframe.
This position may appeal to you as we offer flexibility in your schedule, you will regularly be scheduled a minimum of 20 hours per week and extending upwards of 40 hours per week during peak budget time (August through October).
This position is limited to 1,040 hours per calendar year, with a current anticipated duration through December 31, 2024.
Potential to extend into the 2025 year will be re-evaluated in Quarter 4.
Position will start as soon as possible.
Location: This position reports in person, at Redmond City Hall
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as the technical expert in the budget process.
Contributes to the creation of the citywide budget document by updating and managing budgeting tools and databases.
Formulates, drafts, and justifies budget proposals and allocations, ensuring compliance with established criteria.
Upholds budget integrity through thorough review, reconciliation, and validation of positions, expenditures, and revenue within the budgeting tool.
Aids in crafting budget offers within the budgeting tool as part of the budgeting process.
Contributes to the development of outcome maps as part of the budgeting process.
Gathers, refines, and presents Key Performance Metric (KPM) data.
Prepares and delivers financial reports, including variance and cash flow analyses.
Collaborates with the accounting team to facilitate the city's year-end processes.
Assists in the preparation and submission of journal entries and accounts receivable invoices.
Establishes and manages information within the City's Finance budget SharePoint site.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience and Other Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field
Three (3) years progressive experience in financial analysis/modeling
Municipal experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and certificates:
Valid Washington State Driver’s License
BENEFITS
This is a supplemental, non-benefited position.
This position participates in the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS/PERS).