Senior Financial Specialist - City

PAY

$33.80 - $51.62 Hourly

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy. 

APPLICATION QUESTIONS/WORK HISTORY

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.  
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  

TOTAL REWARDS

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• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

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DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

The financial responsibilities of the Utilities Department are managed by the Financial Services Section of the Administrative Division.  This position will support a debt portfolio of over $2 billion including revenue bonds and loans, support grant writing, reporting, and applications. The Senior Financial Specialist is an administrative position primarily responsible for managing and monitoring budgets, financial operations and/or projects. The duties performed require the utilization of previously acquired technical knowledge and skills. 

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Financial Services Section of the Administration Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Senior Financial Specialist is a financial management administrative position responsible for managing a work section and monitoring budgets, financial operations and/or projects. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees and schedules the agenda and contract management of various trusts managed by the City Treasurer’s Office.
• Reviews and monitors financial budgetary expenditures and revenue receipts.
• Supervises by assigning and evaluating work accomplishments, resolving problems, and training new employees.
• Balances and monitors various trust fund accounts and encumbering funds.
• Calculates financial and trust statistical data. 
• Plans and assists in the department's overall budget preparation. 
• Processes and verifies reports and forms assigned and received from other internal City departments or external vendors/consultants.
• Generates spreadsheets and financial reports, conducting research and analysis of trends.
• Develops cost recovery and reduction plans to assist with chargebacks, chargeback modeling, and recovering of depa