Financial Analyst
Apply NowCompany: St. Louis County, MN
Location: Duluth, MN 55811
Description:
Salary: $34.97 - $43.06 Hourly
Location : Duluth, MN
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Number: 25-052/544-01
Department: Auditor's
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Central
Kind of Work
A Financial Analyst serves as the County Auditor's accounting liaison for an assigned department(s) and is responsible for analyzing, developing, and implementing financial system policies and procedures consistent with the Auditor's Office policies and procedures to ensure the fiscal integrity in departmental operations.
Duties include creating financial reports, analyzing data, making recommendations to management to improve operational efficiencies, and implementing those recommendations.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $34.97 - $50.29 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Supervisory Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by the St. Louis County Employees Association.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Distinguishing Features of Work
An employee in this class serves as the County Auditor's accounting liaison for an assigned department(s) and is responsible for analyzing, developing and implementing financial system policies and procedures consistent with the Auditor's Office policies and procedures to ensure the fiscal integrity in departmental operations. Duties include analyzing financial data and reports; developing and conducting studies to investigate and resolve procedural issues; evaluating the impact of financial controls on daily operations; recommending changes to financial systems, operational methods, and procedures to reduce operating costs; assisting in the development and presentation of departmental budgets; integrating departmental financial systems with County goals and objectives; and supervising accounting and clerical staff within an assigned department. The work is performed under the general supervision of assigned supervisory staff.
Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. FREQUENT: Sit; static neck position; talk/speak; hear within 5 feet; near and mid-range vision.OCCASIONAL: Bend/rotate neck; stand; walk; turn wrists; hear up to 20 feet; and far vision.
Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 8-14.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING:Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK:Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.
01
Please type or clearly print your name.
02
The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
03
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
04
All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
05
Do you currently possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance?
06
Which of the following best describes your level of full-time paid verifiable accounting related experience?Please note that one year full-time experience equals 2080 hours, or 40 hours per week. Part-time hours must be pro-rated, for instance 2 years working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of full-time experience.Your answer must match the work experience section of your application.
07
SME Explanation: Questions 8-14 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application.I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 8-14.
08
Please explain your knowledge of GAAP and why those principles are so important when applied in governmental accounting.
09
Describe your paid experience working with computer systems and software programs.
10
Describe your paid work experience with preparing and analyzing financial statements and annual budgets?
11
Describe your paid work experience in evaluating and implementing internal control procedures.
12
Describe your paid work experience in a supervisory role. Include in your answer your job duties, a description of your leadership style, how you delegate assignments, meet deadlines, and measure progress towards goals.
13
As a Financial Analyst, you will need to be able to communicate effectively with department staff, other county and agency staff, regulatory agencies, government officials, and the public to resolve problems and conflicts. Explain what paid work experience you have dealing with these types of communications.
14
As a Financial Analyst, it will be your responsibility to analyze, reconcile, audit, and supervise the work of others. Explain what steps you will take to ensure that accurate work is completed and what you will do when you find errors.
15
I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Required Question
Location : Duluth, MN
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Number: 25-052/544-01
Department: Auditor's
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Central
Kind of Work
A Financial Analyst serves as the County Auditor's accounting liaison for an assigned department(s) and is responsible for analyzing, developing, and implementing financial system policies and procedures consistent with the Auditor's Office policies and procedures to ensure the fiscal integrity in departmental operations.
Duties include creating financial reports, analyzing data, making recommendations to management to improve operational efficiencies, and implementing those recommendations.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $34.97 - $50.29 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Supervisory Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by the St. Louis County Employees Association.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Distinguishing Features of Work
An employee in this class serves as the County Auditor's accounting liaison for an assigned department(s) and is responsible for analyzing, developing and implementing financial system policies and procedures consistent with the Auditor's Office policies and procedures to ensure the fiscal integrity in departmental operations. Duties include analyzing financial data and reports; developing and conducting studies to investigate and resolve procedural issues; evaluating the impact of financial controls on daily operations; recommending changes to financial systems, operational methods, and procedures to reduce operating costs; assisting in the development and presentation of departmental budgets; integrating departmental financial systems with County goals and objectives; and supervising accounting and clerical staff within an assigned department. The work is performed under the general supervision of assigned supervisory staff.
Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. FREQUENT: Sit; static neck position; talk/speak; hear within 5 feet; near and mid-range vision.OCCASIONAL: Bend/rotate neck; stand; walk; turn wrists; hear up to 20 feet; and far vision.
Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in accounting and two (2) years full-time paid verifiable accounting related experience; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in finance and four (4) years full-time paid verifiable accounting related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Administration.
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 8-14.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
- April 8, 2025 - Applicant screening will begin
- Week of April 21, 2025 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
- Week of May 5, 2025 - Interviews to be conducted
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
- Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
- Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
- Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
- Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING:Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK:Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Benefits
- Deferred Compensation
- BIPOC Peer Support Group
- Training and Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.
01
Please type or clearly print your name.
02
The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
- Yes
03
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
- Yes
- No
04
All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
- Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
- No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
05
Do you currently possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance?
- Yes
- No
06
Which of the following best describes your level of full-time paid verifiable accounting related experience?Please note that one year full-time experience equals 2080 hours, or 40 hours per week. Part-time hours must be pro-rated, for instance 2 years working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of full-time experience.Your answer must match the work experience section of your application.
- 48+ months full-time paid verifiable experience
- 36 - 47 months full-time paid verifiable experience
- 24 - 35 months full-time paid verifiable experience
- 12-23 months full-time paid verifiable experience
- 0-11 months full-time paid verifiable experience
- None of the above
07
SME Explanation: Questions 8-14 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application.I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 8-14.
- Yes
- No
08
Please explain your knowledge of GAAP and why those principles are so important when applied in governmental accounting.
09
Describe your paid experience working with computer systems and software programs.
10
Describe your paid work experience with preparing and analyzing financial statements and annual budgets?
11
Describe your paid work experience in evaluating and implementing internal control procedures.
12
Describe your paid work experience in a supervisory role. Include in your answer your job duties, a description of your leadership style, how you delegate assignments, meet deadlines, and measure progress towards goals.
13
As a Financial Analyst, you will need to be able to communicate effectively with department staff, other county and agency staff, regulatory agencies, government officials, and the public to resolve problems and conflicts. Explain what paid work experience you have dealing with these types of communications.
14
As a Financial Analyst, it will be your responsibility to analyze, reconcile, audit, and supervise the work of others. Explain what steps you will take to ensure that accurate work is completed and what you will do when you find errors.
15
I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
- Yes
- No
Required Question