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Financial Systems Analyst I
Santa Barbara, CA
Job Description
Financial Systems Analyst I
Office of the Auditor-Controller
County of Santa Barbara, California
Annual Salary: $97,846 - $117,939 DOE/DOQ*
*This position is eligible for a 5% CPA allowance
The County of Santa Barbara, Office of the Auditor-Controller, seeks two Financial Systems Analysts I who have a solid background in technology, finance, accounting, and economics and experience in gathering and presenting data, to support the County’s financial accounting and ERP systems. The Auditor-Controller’s Office is one of the most innovative, efficient, and effective departments in local government. This position is a great opportunity for an experienced problem solver who is detail-oriented, enjoys data and technology, and desires a rewarding career in public service — where your job makes a difference.
See the full recruitment brochure here: https://wbcpinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Announcement_County-of-Santa-Barbara_Financial-Systems-Analyst-Final.pdf
THE POSITION
These vacancies are part of our accounting and technology professional team within the Auditor-Controller’s Office. Most of our professionals rotate throughout our divisions for a well-rounded employment and development experience. This is a rewarding career in a stimulating and challenging work environment which offers a flexible and hybrid virtual work environment (three days required on premises) and the ability to work within a team-focused environment with other talented professionals. Our team environment also provides numerous ongoing training and learning opportunities.
This position serves as a technical resource and works on accounting and data management projects of advanced complexity where analysis of the accounting structure or data structure requires in-depth evaluation of various factors.
Financial Systems Analysts are advanced professional-level positions with specialized knowledge in maintaining and developing accounting systems and processes. Positions at this level serve as a technical resource, work on accounting and data management projects of advanced complexity where analysis of the accounting structure or data structure requires in-depth evaluation of various factors and also performs the following:
For the full classification specification, please click here for FSA I.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking and creative professional who is highly ethical and has strong moral values. They will have a strong understanding of relational database concepts and design, along with enterprise resource planning systems. This successful candidate will be skilled at explaining and summarizing technical information to non-technical people and have an eagerness to learn new technical skills and accounting concepts. Having a passion for using data and technology to solve organizational problems is essential, as is being an excellent communicator, documenter, and team player.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed below and that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, which typically includes:
SALARY & BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Annual Salary: $97,846 - $117,939 DOE/DOQ | This position is eligible for a 5% CPA allowance. The County also offers a generous benefits package.
SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the application ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
HOW TO APPLY
For first consideration, apply ASAP. Please apply online and attach a resume and cover letter at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty/jobs/3957681/financial-systems-analyst-i?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
SAVE THE DATES
Interviews will take place as ideal candidates are identified.
This position may be subject to State Health Officer Orders (SHOOs) or County policy regarding Covid-19 vaccine verification and/or testing. Please contact the hiring department for more information. Also, pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Office of the Auditor-Controller
County of Santa Barbara, California
Annual Salary: $97,846 - $117,939 DOE/DOQ*
*This position is eligible for a 5% CPA allowance
The County of Santa Barbara, Office of the Auditor-Controller, seeks two Financial Systems Analysts I who have a solid background in technology, finance, accounting, and economics and experience in gathering and presenting data, to support the County’s financial accounting and ERP systems. The Auditor-Controller’s Office is one of the most innovative, efficient, and effective departments in local government. This position is a great opportunity for an experienced problem solver who is detail-oriented, enjoys data and technology, and desires a rewarding career in public service — where your job makes a difference.
See the full recruitment brochure here: https://wbcpinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Announcement_County-of-Santa-Barbara_Financial-Systems-Analyst-Final.pdf
THE POSITION
These vacancies are part of our accounting and technology professional team within the Auditor-Controller’s Office. Most of our professionals rotate throughout our divisions for a well-rounded employment and development experience. This is a rewarding career in a stimulating and challenging work environment which offers a flexible and hybrid virtual work environment (three days required on premises) and the ability to work within a team-focused environment with other talented professionals. Our team environment also provides numerous ongoing training and learning opportunities.
This position serves as a technical resource and works on accounting and data management projects of advanced complexity where analysis of the accounting structure or data structure requires in-depth evaluation of various factors.
Financial Systems Analysts are advanced professional-level positions with specialized knowledge in maintaining and developing accounting systems and processes. Positions at this level serve as a technical resource, work on accounting and data management projects of advanced complexity where analysis of the accounting structure or data structure requires in-depth evaluation of various factors and also performs the following:
- Coordinates the design, modification, and implementation of financial systems and will assist in converting the former custom system over to a new ERP (Workday).
- Provide data and finance systems recommendations and solutions.
- Collaborates with other departments and their staff to assist with their data/financial systems.
- Reports to executive management, advisory committees, and elected officials.
For the full classification specification, please click here for FSA I.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking and creative professional who is highly ethical and has strong moral values. They will have a strong understanding of relational database concepts and design, along with enterprise resource planning systems. This successful candidate will be skilled at explaining and summarizing technical information to non-technical people and have an eagerness to learn new technical skills and accounting concepts. Having a passion for using data and technology to solve organizational problems is essential, as is being an excellent communicator, documenter, and team player.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed below and that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, which typically includes:
- Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant; and one year of professional experience as an accountant, auditor, or computer programmer analyst that included participation in the design of financial accounting systems; or,
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, or a related field, and two years of professional experience as an accountant, auditor, or computer programmer analyst that included participation in the design of financial accounting systems;
SALARY & BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Annual Salary: $97,846 - $117,939 DOE/DOQ | This position is eligible for a 5% CPA allowance. The County also offers a generous benefits package.
SELECTION PROCESS
- Employment Standards Review: Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed to determine which applicants meet the employment standards.
- Application Ranking: Candidates who meet the employment standards will have their applications evaluated and scored. Candidates will be evaluated by the information provided on their application that demonstrates the skillset outlined in the ideal candidate section.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the application ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
HOW TO APPLY
For first consideration, apply ASAP. Please apply online and attach a resume and cover letter at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty/jobs/3957681/financial-systems-analyst-i?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
SAVE THE DATES
Interviews will take place as ideal candidates are identified.
This position may be subject to State Health Officer Orders (SHOOs) or County policy regarding Covid-19 vaccine verification and/or testing. Please contact the hiring department for more information. Also, pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$97,846 - $117,939
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1 to 5 years
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