Job Description
Salary: $70,408.00 - $91,530.00 Annually
Location : City of Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25DEC1477-O
Department: Finance Department
Opening Date: 12/29/2025
Closing Date: 1/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: APPT
About the Position Career Opportunity The city of Las Vegas invites applications for
Financial Analyst I for two divisions within the
Finance Department . This position prepares and monitors budget activities; administers and maintains a variety of accounts and financial records and provides budgetary forecasts, detailed and complex reports and modifications; administers banking relations; administers the cash handling functions throughout the city; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Ideal Candidate in Accounting Operations :
The ideal candidate for the Accounting Operations position will have experience performing balance sheet account reconciliations, financial reporting, and supporting financial software implementations. Reconciliation experience to include a wide array of asset and liability accounts. This role will serve as a key contributor to the preparation of the city's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The candidate will also have experience testing software patches related to system upgrades and implementations, as well as assisting with day-to-day system issue resolution. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly. Experience working with an automated financial system (ERP) is required, and familiarity with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) is highly desirable.
Ideal Candidate in Capital Projects :
The ideal candidate for the Capital Projects position will have experience analyzing revenues and expenses, assisting with the preparation of annual budgets and financial projections. This role requires the ability to monitor capital projects to ensure compliance with funding restrictions, authorized funding levels, and expenditure allocations. The candidate will research and analyze financial transactions to resolve discrepancies and support reimbursement requests from external funding sources. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly. Experience working with automated financial systems (ERP) is required, and familiarity with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) is highly desirable.
Financial Analyst I: This is the entry-level class within the Financial Analyst series. This class is distinguished from the Financial Analyst II classification by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including preparing and monitoring smaller budget accounts, assisting auditors in the audits of the city and various grant programs and funds, assisting departments in researching and obtaining grants, preparing year-end expenditure projections, assisting with the preparation of financial statements and conducting monthly analyses of expenditures, revenues, expected revenues. This class may be used as a training class, wherein employees need only limited or no directly related work experience, or the class may contain positions wherein employees perform routine tasks on a permanent basis, and therefore remain at an entry-level.
Supervision Received Receives direct supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff. May receive functional and technical supervision from Financial Analyst II or Senior Financial Analyst.
Selection Process: Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview and assessment (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/ or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Essential Functions: - Analyzes and prepares financial statements; maintains a variety of accounts to include general ledger and reconciliation of all city financial transactions, including bank accounts; prepares monthly fiscal reports and special reports relating to the progress of assigned accounts or area of responsibility.
- Analyzes revenues and expenditures of city or grant funds; recommends amendments to the budget as appropriate; prepares final cost estimates for the annual budget, special funds or grants being sought.
- Participates in the compilation and preparation of the city's annual budget; prepares cash flow and expenditure projections and various budget-related forecasts and reports; provides personnel costs from salary projections.
- Prepares annual financial reports for city departments or revenue sources; monitors interlocal agreements with other governmental agencies; prepares statistical financial reports; prepares necessary work papers for annual budget.
- Serves as a financial resource to the City Council, City Manager and city departments; provides information regarding a variety of accounts, revenues and expenditures.
- Analyzes, accounts for and audits grant monies and special revenues received by the city; acts as liaison between the division of assignment and grantors; processes requests for funds and obtains authorized signature of approval.
- Assists the Budget & Treasury Manager to maintain a city-wide cash handling policy and procedures manual; administers and enforces the policy and procedures; trains city employees who handle cash in proper procedures; conducts audits to determine compliance; prepares required reports.
- Assists departments in the proper classification of revenues and expenditures; provides technical assistance and training to city staff in matters related to financial accounting, budget administration, and financial and operational performance management.
- Monitors various accounts verifying availability of funds and classification of expenditures; researches and analyzes transactions to resolve problems.
- Recommends and implements changes in accounting, budgeting and auditing systems and procedures.
- Monitors daily activity in all city bank accounts and performs cash management duties; forecasts short term cash flow. Participates in maintaining positive banking relationships.
- Maintains required records and assists with records retention.
- Assists in developing costing pools, allocation rates and allocation definitions to ensure proper distribution of costs.
- Operates an automated financial system and acts as liaison with Information Technologies staff as needed.
Marginal Functions: - Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of trends and innovations in the field of finance and budget.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Financial Analyst I Experience: One year of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, budgeting, grants, or investments.
Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or a field related to the essential functions. A combination of formal education and directly related work experience may substitute for the degree. The city assesses 1.5 years of fulltime experience as equivalent to one year of education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Financial Analyst I Knowledge of: Generally accepted accounting and finance practices, principles and procedures.
Principles and practices of budgeting.
Principles and practices of financial auditing.
Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
Principles and procedures of internal control systems.
Cash handling procedures.
Principles of report preparation.
Modern office methods, practices, procedures and computer equipment.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Ability to: Learn governmental accounting principles and practices.
Learn principles and practices specific to municipal budget preparation and monitoring, and cash management.
Learn the city's automated financial management system.
Operate a variety of general office software applications and applications specific to the assignment.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Plan, organize and prioritize assignments.
Meet critical deadlines.
Manage multiple assignments.
WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions: Work primarily in an office environment; occasional travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens.
Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions require:
Maintaining physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
-- Walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time; and
-- Operating assigned equipment.
Maintaining effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
-- Making observations;
-- Communicating with others;
-- Reading and writing; and
-- Operating assigned equipment.
Maintaining mental capacity which allows the capability of:
-- Making sound decisions;
-- Effective interaction and communication with others; and
-- Demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Appointive Compensation and Benefits - 2026 COMPENSATION Annual Base Pay Increases - Employees are eligible for annual performance-based merit increase or cash bonus, typically in first pay period of fiscal year.
- City Manager and City Council may approve annual cost of living increase.
BENEFITS Uniform Allowance - Applies to uniformed appointives in Fire & Rescue, Public Safety, and Municipal Court, currently $1,500/year
Retirement - Eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the city's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.
Deferred Compensation Plan - The city offers a 457(b) Plan, a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.
Deferred Compensation Match - City provides a 100% match annually (on a per pay period basis) to your contributions, up to the following amounts in a 401(a) plan -
o Years 1-2 (0-24 months)* $4,000
o Years 3-4 (25-48 months)* $5,000
o Year 5 (49-60 months)* $6,000
o After 5 years (>60 months)* $6,000
*Years of service in Benefits Plus Tiers I, II, and III combined
- Employees are fully vested in the match after 5 years of service or at age 65.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental, and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.
Life and AD&D Insurance - City provides $100,000 insurance at no cost.
- Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.
Disability Insurance - City provides long term and short term disability policies:
o STD
• City pays 100% of base salary, for up to 90 days of an approved medical disability leave lasting over one week under STD, from first day of disability
• City pays 100% of base salary for a period over 90 days, if employee has applied for long term disability or PERS disability retirement, until a determination is final or employee is separated
Note: Public Safety Appointives are not eligible for city STD benefits.
o LTD: Benefits may begin after 90 days of an approved disability leave. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.
Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Annual Health & Educational Wellness Reimbursement - Employees may apply for reimbursement up to $2,400 per year for out of pocket health & educational wellness expenses. Reimbursement amounts may also be used for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) classes taken in pursuit of a college degree and student loan repayments for the employee and immediate family members.
ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS - Employees covered by a city health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at ARC Health and Wellness.
VACATION - Year 1: 3.69 hours/pay period = 96 hours/year
- Years 2 - 5: 5.85 hours/pay period = 152 hours/year
- Years 6 - 10: 7.08 hours/pay period = 184 hours/year
- Years 11 - 15: 7.69 hours/pay period = 200 hours/year
- Year 16 and over: 8 hours/pay period = 208 hours/year
- Maximum Accrual: 250 hours, no accrual beyond that point (Public Safety Appointive (PSA) group retains 2 times annual accrual max)
- Sell Back: Annual leave may be accumulated to a maximum of 250 hours; no accrual beyond that point. June and December sell-back, must leave balance of 40 hours.
HOLIDAY - City provides 12 holidays plus a birthday holiday.
SICK LEAVE - Sick Leave Accrual: 4 hours / pay period = 104 hours/year
- Sick Leave, maximum accrual: 480 hours; no accrual beyond that point (Public Safety group retains 840 hours max with continual accrual)
- Sick Leave, annual buy-back: None (Public Safety group retains annual buy-back)
- Sick Leave payout at separation: None (Public Safety group retains 50% payout between 5 and 20 years of service, 100% payout over 20 years of service)
RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE - Available for purchase- retiree pays full cost of premium.
NOTE: The city's Benefits programs can be amended, reduced or eliminated at any time with or without notice as a management prerogative.
Revised 11/2025
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in DISQUALIFICATION from the selection process.
- Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
02
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None
03
Please disclose the discipline of your degree. Type N/A if you do not have a degree.
04
How many years of experience do you have in reconciling general ledger accounts, accounting, and financial reporting? Please be sure this information is reflected in the "Work Experience" section of your application.
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 7 years
- 7 or more years
- I do not have any experience.
05
Do you currently possess a valid CPA?
06
Please select the fields or industries that you have previously or currently work in:
- Bank
- Casino
- Government Agency
- Hospital
- Hotel
- Insurance Company
- Pension Fund
- Other
07
Describe your experience in reconciling general ledger accounts, accounting and in preparing, reviewing or auditing of financial statements. Please be concise and detailed in your response including what accounts you have reconciled, toughest accounting challenge encountered, and involvement with financial statements.Indicate 1)your job title,2) employer name, 3) number of hours worked per week 4) your level of expertise. Type N/A if you have no related experience. DO NOT TYPE "see resume" in the box below.
08
Describe your experience working within an ERP System, include the name of the ERP and your assigned role or responsibility. Also, include If you participated in any implementations and/or testing of upgrades of any financial systems.Please be concise but detailed in your response. Indicate 1)your employer, 2) the amount of time in years, and 3) your level of expertise. Type N/A if you have no related experience. DO NOT TYPE "see resume" in the box below.
09
Describe your experience in governmental accounting. Please be concise but detailed in your response. Indicate 1) your employer, 2) the amount of time in years, and 3) your level of expertise. Type N/A if you have no related experience. DO NOT TYPE "see resume" in the box below.
Required Question
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