Financial Analysis Manager jobs in Juneau, AK

CITY OF KETCHIKAN
SPECIFICS

April 4, 2024

TITLE: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEM SPECIALIST
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology

STATUS:
Regular
Full-Time

HOURS/DAYS:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

GRADE / STEP: 353 / A – U DOQ DUTIES: See attached job description

HOURLY: $27.00 - $36.35 DOQ UNION STATUS:
YES

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in
computer science, business administration, finance or a related field. Three years of
increasingly responsible computer science or financial and accounting information

systems experience.

ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS

Position Closes: Open until filled
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSING DATE

WHERE: Local Only Statewide Pacific NW National

PUBLICATIONS: Ketchikan Daily News; Local Job Service; City Website

APPLICANT PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR APPLICATION AND COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION CONTACT:

THE CITY OF KETCHIKAN, 334 FRONT STREET, (907) 228-5631 OR ON-LINE AT:
http://www.ktn-ak.us/jobs

CITY OF KETCHIKAN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CITY OF KETCHIKAN

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEM SPECIALIST

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the
class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under supervision from the Controller, maintains and supports the City’s financial accounting system by
testing and updating the system; reviews, evaluates and creates procedures that impact the system;
troubleshoots, trains and assists the users of the system; generates and distributes reports; and reviews and
posts accounting data into the financial accounting system.

The Financial Accounting System Specialist is expected to exercise judgment; ingenuity and considerable
independence of action in performing assigned duties, as well as a strong customer service orientation and
interpersonal skill. The Financial System Specialist must perform these duties in a manner that reflects
positively on the Utility and other departments of the City of Ketchikan. The Financial Accounting
System Specialist is responsible for maintaining a level of professional expertise and image.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or
may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and
changing business practices.

1. Works with the financial accounting system vendors and Information Technology staff to ensure that
system upgrades and new releases are properly installed; manages the software maintenance
agreement; tests system upgrades and new releases to ensure they are working as designed;
coordinates changes with other departments and the Finance Department; orientates and trains all
personnel in the use the financial accounting system, including the use of system upgrades and new
releases.

2. Troubleshoots financial accounting system issues independently or in conjunction with financial
accounting system vendors and Information Technology staff; implements solutions or makes
recommendations to correct deficiencies in either the system programs or system designs.

3. Provides financial accounting system help desk and technical support to all departments.

4. Creates and maintains financial accounting system files, including the human resources, community
development, utility management and financial management modules; works closely with vendors,
management, and other appropriate agencies to ensure that new or revised rates are implemented
properly and are correctly computed by the accounting system.

5. Maintains and manages the financial accounting system. Develops specialized financial or analytical
reports for individual users and departments utilizing the accounting systems database.

6. Inputs and maintains user access and information in the financial accounting system.

7. Serves as the primary liaison between the City and the accounting system vendor, and manages the
implementation of new modules and upgrades that provide additional functionality.

8. Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a
short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:
Operations, services, practices, and activities of financial accounting systems.
Accounting, billing, purchasing and payroll system operations and transactions.
Mathematical principles and practices.
Principles and practices of customer service.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications

such as accounts payable financial systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Principles and practices of data entry and retrieval.
Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
Basic project management techniques.
General bookkeeping and accounting practices.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Database management and SQL reporting.

Ability to:
Think logically and perform exacting analytical work.
Work with abstract concepts.
Interact with the public, clients, and coworkers in a courteous, tactful, and efficient manner.
Handle stressful situations.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Observe strict standards of confidentiality with regard to sensitive matters.
Use diplomacy and tact in giving out information and referring callers, both in person and over the

telephone.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and

database applications.
Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, especially in individual and group

training settings.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities
would be:

Education/Training:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in
computer science, business administration, finance or a related field.

Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible computer science or financial and accounting
information systems experience.

License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting; regular interaction with City
and KPU employees, manufacturers, and vendors.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office
setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach,
and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office
equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer
keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Grade: 3-53
Union: Yes/GG
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Date Approved: September 24, 2015
Date Amended: August 2019

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