Financial Analyst

$81,848 - $92,186/Yr

Northwest Educational Service District 189 - Anacortes, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Anacortes, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Financial Analyst position at Northwest Educational Service District (NWESD) is responsible for providing financial consulting support to agency programs and regional school districts. The role involves budget monitoring, procurement compliance assistance, and the development of financial reports and tools to support the agency's financial stability. The analyst will collaborate with fiscal staff and program staff to ensure effective financial management and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and summarize large data sets to develop reports for fiscal and program staff.
• Develop tools and processes to analyze data and produce routine reports for management.
• Conduct analysis, research, and modeling of budgeted and actual revenues and expenditures.
• Prepare a variety of financial reports for compliance and informational purposes.
• Assist the Assistant Superintendent of Finance with financial matters related to NWESD operations and programs.
• Partner with fiscal staff on new business strategies and grant opportunities.
• Assist in the development and preparation of the annual budget.
• Respond to inquiries regarding budget and program financial reports.
• Develop specialized reports for program staff for budget monitoring.
• Assist in procurement of goods and services in accordance with policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Public Administration or related field.
• Minimum of three years of applicable financial experience.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of governmental accounting.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other software applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in project management and financial consulting in the public sector.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents
• Annual Paid Leave (20-25 Vacation days, 12 Sick days, 1 Floating Holiday, 13 observed Holidays)
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance $35k (with voluntary additional coverage)
• WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership
• Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development opportunities