ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST chez City of Torrance, CA
City of Torrance, CA · Torrance, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Professional
- Bureau à Torrance
About the Department
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
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The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.
The Department
The Finance Department is a dynamic organization whose mission is to protect the City's assets while providing and supporting the Torrance community with sound financial advice in a timely, cost effective and professional manner. The Finance Director assists the City Manager with the Operating and Capital Improvement Plan budgets, serves as advisor to the Land Management Team and Investment Committee, and presents to the City Council an annual audited statement of the City's financial condition prepared in accordance with governmental reporting standards promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Responsibilities of the Finance Department include:
- Accounting
- Accounts Payable
- Audit-External/Internal
- Billing/Collection
- Budget-Operating/Capital
- Business License
- Central Cashiering
- Debt Financing
- Financial Reporting
- Payroll
- Purchasing
- Revenue
- Risk Management
- Worker’s Compensation
Position Duties
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills would be acceptable. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
A Bachelor's Degree from a college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field and at least one (1) year of related professional experience; or two (2) years of related college course work and four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative or analytical experience.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate:
- Expertise in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Visio)
- Experience with tracking and analyzing operational trends;
- The ability to do research and present the findings;
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills;
- Experience with budgets;
- Effective problem solving and time management skills;
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
Minimum Qualifications
Interested candidates must submit an online application and a supplemental questionnaire. Apply on-line at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Applications submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 11:59pm. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.
Only those candidates who best demonstrate their training and experience and who meet the City's and Department's needs will be invited to the examination process. The examination will consist of:
Exam Component Exam Weight Tentative Date
Written Exam 30% November 17, 2025
Oral Interview 40% November 25, 2025
Performance Exam 30% November 25, 2025
Other Qualifications
Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about our community.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s).
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally richcommunity. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting andretaininga talented workforce where people ofdiverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
