CDBG Financial Analyst / Auditor #2308-5474-01

Are you a dedicated financial professional with a passion for fostering community development and ensuring financial compliance? Are you a recent graduate with a strong foundation in accounting or finance? This role serves as an exceptional entry point to kickstart your career. The City of New Haven invites you to embark on a rewarding journey as a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Financial Analyst / Auditor. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in the administration of the CDBG Program, contributing to the growth and prosperity of our vibrant city.

As a CDBG Financial Analyst / Auditor, you'll dive into the intricate world of accounting and finance, collaborating with various stakeholders to uphold City policies and adhere to State and Federal regulations. Your expertise will enable you to meticulously analyze financial data, prepare intricate reports, and ensure the meticulous execution of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (G.A.A.P.). By partnering closely with the City Controller's Office and other key entities, you'll contribute to the effective management of the CDBG Program and its vital impact on the New Haven community.

• Confirms expenditures and checks vouchers against expenditure records for conformity with standard accounting procedures and the legality of transactions.
• Prepares monthly bank/cash reconciliations covering CDBG and UDAG fund accounts.
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of financial books, ledgers and records in accordance with governmental accounting standards.
• Organizes and prepares complex government reports to close CDBG entitlement years.
• Assists in development of accounting and other information systems to collect and report CD Block Grant fund uses and revenues.
• Plans, coordinates and implements manual information and accounting systems where necessary.
• Analyzes and reconciles financial accounts and prepares the necessary reports and subsequent adjustments.
• Researches and prepares exhibits and reports relating to resolution of independent audit findings.
• Performs related work as required.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting/finance, three to five years of diversified accounting/finance experience and two years of personal computer (PC) spreadsheet experience with two to five years of general computer exposure, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, especially federal grant accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of the accepted auditing procedures especially as they relate to extensive and complex accounting systems.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to CDBG accounting.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting procedures and systems.
• Ability to analyze and prepare detailed financial statements.
• Ability to interpret the requirements and objectives of independent, federal and city audits.
• Ability to work well with others.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.