Financial Analyst I

The Finance Division of the State Court Administrator’s Office is seeking a Financial Analyst 1. This position will specialize in financial assistance, advice, consultation, functional assistance, recommendations and budgeting. Assist with biennial and annual budget development along with budget forecasting throughout the year. This position will be located at SCAO in St. Paul, MN.

Example of Duties

• Create and monitor monthly, quarterly and annual reports for Trial Courts to ensure they are in compliance with legislative intent as well as ensuring accounts are being spent within their financial limitations. Related tasks include convening work groups to evaluate and improve the utility of budget reports (overall reports, Mandated Services) through research, consultation with others, general analysis.
• Provide management with financial data and analysis, budgetary analysis and forecasting so sound financial management decisions are made. Includes serving as back-up to the other Financial Analysts in the division.
• Provide consultation, direction and assistance to Trial Courts regarding financial management, accounting procedures and budgeting. Related tasks include responding to service desk tickets and co-chairing the Accounting Work Group, which involves coordinating/facilitating discussions, providing background info/materials, analysis and direction regarding statewide budget practices, system and reporting issues and appropriate methods of budget development and monitoring.
• Assist in the annual spending plan and biennial budget process. Compile annual and biennial budget information. Maintain the biennial budget system’s employee roster and departmental earnings modules. Serves as system expert and provides training on system to district staff as required.
• Analyze current financial and budgetary practices and procedures. Make recommendations to Finance Director and other managers/management groups. Provide analysis and testing for new database systems and workflows. Related tasks include coordinating the annual spend-down process for the Trial Courts along with other budget reporting to JAD for their review and feedback.
• Write documentation and perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field preferred and considerable experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience and knowledge of Swift and SEMA4 statewide applications as well as extracting and compiling reports and analysis from the data warehouse.
• Experience with budget, compensation and operational expense analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to perform accounting functions and assist with resolving financial issues with SWIFT.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Leadership skills to manage statewide resources located at multiple locations and diverse background to meet the required deadlines.
• Knowledge of SWIFT, preferred.
• Excellent writing, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Supplemental Information

SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS: $24.97-$38.67 per hour; $52,137 – $80,743 annually. Starting salary is dependent on qualifications. Excellent State of Minnesota benefits package.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 23, 2018, 11:59 p.m.

TO APPLY: Apply online at www.mncourts.gov. If you have any questions, call 651-205-4439.

State Court Administrator’s Office
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-215-9486

It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

EOE