Financial Analyst, Senior

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible to the Manager, Cash and Capital Projects for the financial planning and accounting-related capital project budgets of the Authority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for Lawson Activity Module data for construction and engineering budgets.

2. Responsible for coordinating with Regional Management and Construction Management Services on Capital Budgets.

3. Responsible for overseeing compliance with the Authority's Debt Management Policy.

4. Responsible for the cash flow projections for bond funds.

5. Responsible for the capital project and bond reporting requirements of various government agencies.

6. Reviews and approves Texas Water Development Board outlay reports.

7. Reconciles TRA records with TWDB records for outstanding loans.

8. Reconciles Lawson Activities with the Lawson GL and creates the Bond Status Report monthly.

9. Coordinates with Regional Management on Lawson reporting needs related to bond-funded projects.

10. Prepares journal entries and performs other tasks as assigned.

11. Reviews Bank Reconciliations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
$600,000 cash and investments; $540 million debt.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or Finance, Master's preferred.

EXPERIENCE
Five years of experience in accounting or finance.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Texas driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of financing or fund accounting. Knowledge of Lawson ERP Software is preferred. Working knowledge of Excel and Word.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess full knowledge of accounting and investment practices. Mathematical skills are needed to prepare budgets and oversee accounting and investment functions. A high degree of concentration and initiative is required to monitor and alter investment options as needed. Must be able to supervise individuals who also work with complex financial data.

GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Guided by Department Goals and Priorities. Makes decisions that are guided by overall Departmental goals, priorities, and policies. The job requires interpreting goals and priorities into action steps and delegating responsibility for completion; has broad latitude regarding methods and approaches but must obtain approval for actions that have policy, service, or cost implications.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties are almost always carried out in an office environment.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Office equipment including personal computers, various printers, and host computer systems. Company Description

The Trinity River flows across Texas for hundreds of miles. Providing drinking water to more than 50% of the state's population, the Trinity River is one of the most important waterways in the country. The Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) is proud to play an important role in preserving and developing this vital resource for Texans and the generations of Texans to come.

Established by the state Legislature in 1955, TRA provides water and wastewater treatment and recreation and reservoir facilities throughout the Trinity River Basin and maintains a master plan for basin-wide development. TRA also serves as a conduit for tax-exempt financing for municipal projects and as a local sponsor for federal water projects.

TRA is constantly working to improve water quality and remains at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and innovations. An exciting and dynamic organization, TRA is poised for success for years to come.

TRA offers a competitive starting salary range, along with a comprehensive benefits package including insurance programs, savings programs, paid time off and holidays. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. TRA is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Description

The Trinity River flows across Texas for hundreds of miles. Providing drinking water to more than 50% of the state's population, the Trinity River is one of the most important waterways in the country. The Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) is proud to play an important role in preserving and developing this vital resource for Texans and the generations of Texans to come.\r\n\r\nEstablished by the state Legislature in 1955, TRA provides water and wastewater treatment and recreation and reservoir facilities throughout the Trinity River Basin and maintains a master plan for basin-wide development. TRA also serves as a conduit for tax-exempt financing for municipal projects and as a local sponsor for federal water projects.\r\n\r\nTRA is constantly working to improve water quality and remains at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and innovations. An exciting and dynamic organization, TRA is poised for success for years to come.\r\n\r\nTRA offers a competitive starting salary range, along with a comprehensive benefits package including insurance programs, savings programs, paid time off and holidays. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. TRA is an equal opportunity employer.