Fiscal Analyst chez City of Morro Bay

$40.35 - $49.05 hourly with a 5% COLA on 7/1/26.

Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a splash in municipal finance? Dive in with the City of Morro Bay! Nestled along California’s Central Coast, our beautiful coastal community is known for its picturesque harbor, small-town charm, and vibrant quality of life.

Take your career to the next level and apply today to join our team of finance professionals at the City of Morro Bay. 

DEFINITION

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position is responsible for performing professional, technical, and analytical accounting and financial work. The Fiscal Analyst provides key support in accounting and financial reporting (approximately 65–70% of time), with additional responsibilities in budget development, revenue oversight, and bank/account reconciliation.

EXCITING PROJECTS YOU WILL BE A PART OF:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and organization.  This position:

• Coordinates, prepares, oversees and performs professional-level analytic work in such areas as budget review and development, financial administration and reporting, revenue collection and allocation, purchasing, contract administration, management analysis, and program evaluation.
• Completes journal entries and accounting tasks.
• Completes various fund accounting and multi-fund accounting tasks.
• Ensures contractor compliance with agreements and maintains cooperative working relationships.
• Monitors, analyzes reports, develops plans, makes recommendations, and implements changes concerning State and other governmental laws and regulations.
• Develops and maintains training materials and provides training to key personnel.
• Analyzes and reviews financial data to develop forecasts, trends, and recommendations.
• Collects and interprets statistical and economic data; prepares reports; makes presentations.
• Conducts internal reviews for compliance with City policies, practices and procedures.
• Reviews and updates City policies, practices, and procedures to stay current with applicable law.
• Prepares and submits City Manager and City Council agenda reports, resolutions, ordinances and correspondence regarding assigned activities. 
• Prepares and/or directs the preparation of a variety of complex analytical, statistical, and narrative reports and correspondence.
• Serves as a resource for City staff in resolving fiscal and analytical questions and problems.
• Works with Finance staff to ensure accurate and complete ledger information; balances subsidiary ledger activity reports to the general ledger; assists in resolving cash management, revenue, and banking coordination issues.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of accounting relating to financial management
• Principles and methods of governmental accounting, financial administration, reporting, and forecasting.
• Generally accepted accounting practices applicable to local government.
• Bookkeeping and accounting principles and procedures.
• Applicable Local, State, and Federal laws.
• Municipal budget administration.
• Principles and practices of providing customer service, both to internal and external customers.
• Budgeting practices and procedures, internal support service requirements and issues.
• Group dynamics and managing effective meetings.
• Office procedures and the use of office automation; automated accounting and information systems, including the use of spreadsheet software.
• General computer applications used in business, such as spreadsheet, data base, word processing software.
• Current innovations and best practices in governmental revenue management.
• Principles and practices of public agency purchasing, including competitive bidding procedures, preparation, and evaluation.

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate clearly, concisely, professionally with excellent interpersonal skills
• Organize and prepare financial and statistical reports.
• Utilize automated data processing systems.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Use independent and sound judgement to resolve problems.
• Compile, reconcile, balance, and interpret data.
• Analyze data and make projections and recommendations.
• Identify operational problems and take corrective action.
• Evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations.
• Provide lead direction and training to others.
• Establish and maintain effective and accurate records.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Prepare and present written and/or oral reports.
• Interpret, explain, and ensure compliance with City revenue policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations and statutes.
• Work within the City's Enterprise Resource Planning financial system.
• Interpret and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience/Education:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree with major course work in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

and

Three years of professional experience performing professional accounting, fund accounting, revenue collection, or finance duties. Public sector accounting experience is desirable. 
or 
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The incumbent must meet the physical requirements of the job class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Employee must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Individuals can apply through the city website at https://www.morrobayca.gov/832/Employment-Opportunities

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position is open until filled with a first review of applications on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the City's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons seeking employment or promotion to assure equal employment opportunity based upon ability and fitness to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, childbirth, breast-feeding, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics or information, military or veteran's status, and/or any other category protected by federal and/or state law.