FINANCIAL ANALYST

Please attend upcoming hiring event - Walk-in welcome! Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 9am-12pm at EmployNV Business/ Career Hub, 4001 S. Virginia St. Suite 8, Reno, NV 89502 POSITION: Payroll Specialist **POSITION:**Financial Analyst **SCHEDULE:**Will discuss with applicant **LOCATION:**Reno, NV SALARY:$71,825 per year TO APPLY: **Direct Link:**https://washoe.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=viewandJOB_ID=2000018547andCOMPANY_ID=00004845andredirect_qs=andredirect_qs=start_index=100andCOMPANY_ID=00004845andsoftsort=NAME **Career Page:**https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1034 Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. SUMMARY: Under general direction, the Financial Analyst performs professional budget development, budget monitoring and financial analysis duties to support effective fiscal management for the District's Capital Projects Program. The position also supports the Senior Accountant and Assistant Controller in the financial management of the Capital Projects Program by performing elementary accounting duties as a backup to the Senior Accountant. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or any other related field required. One (1) year of experience as a professional accountant, financial analyst or budget analyst required. Experience in a governmental organization is preferred. Principles and practices of governmental budgeting, cost/benefit analysis and other financial analysis, and financial management. Principles of report writing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental fund accounting requirements. Internal controls, audit requirements, and financial compliance standards. Laws and regulations of governmental budgeting. Performing mathematical calculations and financial analysis. Researching and resolving financial discrepancies. Preparing and reviewing journal entries. Utilizing financial software, spreadsheets, financial systems, and reporting tools. Conducting cost and variance analyses to support decision-making. Communicating financial information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Maintenance of budgetary controls. Preparing detailed budget documents and projections. Make written and oral presentations. Operate a personal computer and use a variety of software including spreadsheets and word processing Analyze a variety of information and data and exercise sound professional judgment in analyzing financial information and resolving issues. Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records, reconciliations, and reporting. Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. Maintain and improve internal controls, financial processes, and system effectiveness. Work independently while exercising initiative, accountability, and discretion. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and organizational information. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Prepares, monitors and analyzes capital project budgets and supporting schedules, including the mid-year budget amendments submitted to the Department of Taxation. Identifies budget variances and provide recommendations for corrective action. Tracks project costs from inception through completion and closeout. Calculates and tracks retainage in compliance with NRS 338. Reviews project budgets, expenditures, encumbrances, and funding sources to ensure compliance with approved appropriations and funding restrictions. Assists District leadership in preparing the project budgets for the District's Capital Improvement Plan, including the preparation of reports for presentation to the Capital Funding Protection Committee and the Board of Trustees. Develops cost analyses, variance analyses, trend reports, capital project cost projections, burn-rates and operational performance reports, utilizing financial modeling an analytical methodologies. Identifies budget variances, unallowable costs, and timing issues within capital project spending. Inputs, updates, and maintains capital project budgets in the financial management system, ensuring proper budget controls and accurate posting to fund and project codes. Tracks obligated versus unobligated balances and ensures compliance with governmental fund accounting principles. Documents process findings and recommends operational improvements to enhance efficiency and internal controls. Calculates interest earnings for capital funds and arbitrage reports required for tax-exempt bonds. Supports the duties of the Senior Accountant, such as processing progress payments and other duties. May perform other duties as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Exposure to weather: Never Exposure to loud noises: Rarely. Working in confined spaces: Rarely. Working at heights: Never. Working with hazardous materials: Never. Lifting/Carrying: Rarely. Standing/Walking: Rarely. Bending/Stooping: Rarely. Reaching: Pushing/Pulling: Rarely. Climbing: Fine motor skills: Continuously. BENEFITS: []{style="font-family: A "}