Professional Career Opportunities - Job Title Details

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Financial Analyst 1

Occupation Group

Accounting, Auditing and Finance

Salary Information

Starting Salary

$51,268

Career Ladder Information

Salary Information for Financial Analyst 1
Title Grade Hiring Rate/yr Job Rate/yr
Financial Analyst 1 18 $65,001 $82,656
Financial Analyst 2 23 $84,156 $106,454

All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.

Job Description

Individuals in this title assist in meeting collection goals by evaluating delinquent taxpayers' ability to pay past-due taxes. You will obtain and research financial records related to delinquent taxpayers including, but not limited to, tax returns, financial statements, credit reports, county clerk records, bank statements loan trends, comparatives, and cash flows; determine repayment capacity; prepare comprehensive written reports of the financial analysis results, including recommendations as to best collection strategies; monitor current economic and industry trends and evaluate their potential impact on tax collections on an industry wide basis.

Agencies with this Title

Advanced Placement

If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.

View Additional Qualifications

Two years of professional experience performing financial statement analysis, cash flow analysis, collateral analysis and industry trend analysis in order to determine repayment ability. Examples of qualifying experience would be a commercial credit analyst or commercial lender. NOTE: Experience as a mortgage broker, consumer credit analyst, bank branch manager, budget analyst, bookkeeper, account clerk or accountant aide is NOT considered qualifying.

How to Apply

The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted