Financial Analyst job in Puyallup

The City of Puyallup is accepting applications for Financial Analyst. The priority application date is December 2nd.  The job posting may close upon receipt of a qualified applicant pool.

About Our Job

Employees in this classification perform work which involves the examination of accounting and financial information to provide advice and recommendation on findings. Much of the work is executed using modeling techniques that display financial information in a variety of ways. Incumbents evaluate multifaceted financial information, prepare reports indicating trends, provide recommendations to management, and respond to inquiries for professional counsel related to financial information. Responsibilities focus on the analysis of financial information. The incumbent may be asked to lead in the
development and implementation of new/revised accounting procedures and in coordinating/executing accounting-related special projects that often require an expert knowledge of the linkages between systems, operations and processes.

About Our City

The City of Puyallup is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier in the beautiful Puget Sound region, 10 miles east of Tacoma and approximately 35 miles south of Seattle.  The city has a population of 41,000 and has gained prominence as a regional commercial and service center for Eastern Pierce County, and continues to serve its residents and neighbors with a strong, diversified economy.

Salary is $72,228 - $92,472 Annually.  The city offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field, and four years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience. Public sector accounting experience with an automated financial management system preferred. Or, a combination of education, experience, and training that indicates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position listed above.

To view the job posting and to apply online please visit the City of Puyallup's Career Opportunities webpage at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/puyallup

The CIty of Puyallup is an Equal Opportunity Employer.