Financial Analyst II
(Female, Age 44) from MT VERNON, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Financial Analyst II |
|---|---|
| Salary | $76,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 35 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | MT VERNON, NY |
| Years Experience | 2 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
County government finance
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Supervisor general ledger and bank reconciliation
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
health, dental, tuition reimbursement
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Must interact with other department, banks, upper management
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 3
Hours: 4
Co-Workers: 2
Supervisors: 5
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 7
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
prommotion from lower position
What was the application process?
examination, resume
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
No, promoted from lower position
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Must master job skills in lower postion. Entry level accountant and staff accountant.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, I have a degee in accounting. Advanced from accounts payable clerk to current position.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
EXAMINATION
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Accounting degree and previuos experience
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Must be able to communicate, have good grasp of accounting and make decisions.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes, I’m eligilbe for retirment at age 55 with full benefits after 31 years of service
What are your current career goals?
hope to one day become manager.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
Hard work is rewarded with more work. Civil services, does not allow for quick advancement. However, the retirement packages and benefits are superior to most places.
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | FINANCIAL ANALYST II | 2 | 76000 | SUPERVISOR OF GENERAL LEDGER & BANK RECONCILIATION |
| Prior Job 2 | ACCOUNTANT II | 4 | 68000 | SUPERVISOR OF BANK RECONCILIATION AND RESPONSIBLE FOR PRVIDING MANAGEMENT DAILY CASH POSITION |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:2.8
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
2 | MERCY | ACCOUNTING B.S. |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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