SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST 0236

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs cash flow analyses of revenue and expenditures for all funds and/or departmental revenues and expenditures. The incumbent works with considerable independence, and must utilize accounting skills in the performance of duties. Supervision may be exercised over a professional or support staff; and work is reviewed through reports and conferences with a professional or administrative supervisor. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Maintains daily control of revenue and expenditures for all funds and directs deposits to appropriate bank accounts;

Analyzes the cash position of each fund for availability of cash to cover expenditure before release of checks; projects when vouchers in process will come through; determines amount of cash available for short-term investment;

Determines monetary needs to meet debt service payments and other bills; schedules inter-fund transfers and due dates for debt service payments and maturity dates for appropriate investments;

Prepares a cash flow report and advises administration of cash available for investment;

Directs the preparation of reimbursements for state and federal aid revenues;

Verifies expenditures for departmental accounts;

Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget;

Interprets financial data for an administrative supervisor.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures; thorough knowledge of the methods of cash flow analysis; good knowledge of the general principles of public finance administration; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to keep a variety of records and to prepare reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in financial planning, analysis of financial statements, cash flow analysis and/or credit analysis, at least one (1) year of which must have been in municipal cash flow analysis.

NOTE: A Master's Degree from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field will be substituted for two (2) years of the above non-municipal cash flow experience.

PROMOTIONAL

Either:

A) One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Health Financial Analyst; or,

B) Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Financial Analyst.

R05/01/01

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive