Entry Level Financial Analyst Jobs in California

Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. Description *THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY (UP TO 40 HOURS) WITH LIMITED BENEFITS. (Please see Benefits tab for additional information.) No Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP) will be established

You will only be contacted if there is an interest from the hiring department. * Provides journey-level administrative, technical, analytical, and/or budgetary support for an assigned department. Provides administrative, technical, analytical, budgetary, and personnel support for the Transit Ambassador Program, including human resources administration, timekeeping, payroll, and employee relations.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 14th, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates

Examples of Duties Provides administrative support for a department or division in one or more of the following areas as assigned, which may include budget preparation and administration, contract monitoring, and personnel administration Conducts research and prepares reports requiring compilation and analysis of data Conducts forecasting analyses and studies Develops program management, data tracking, and other software applications on personal computers Develops and implements records maintenance and analysis systems Monitors projects and programs Confers with internal and external stakeholders regarding various matters as assigned Represents the department at meetings, committees, and conferences Performs and formulates financial, administrative, policy, and organizational analyses and recommendations Advises management and staff regarding performance and funding matters Monitors assigned departmental operating and capital budgets Prepares recommendations for proposed expenditures of capital funds Researches and recommends appropriate action regarding performance and budget variances Reviews grant requests Monitors grant expenditures May be required to perform other related job duties Minimum Qualifications A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes: Education Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field Experience One year of relevant experience performing basic or entry-level budgeting and/or administrative work Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity.

These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

Experience reviewing personnel transactions and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and procedures Experience processing payroll-related transactions and resolving payroll discrepancies Experience managing confidential personnel files and records, including maintaining accurate documentation related to disciplinary actions and workplace conflict matters Experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and Microsoft Power BI to compile, consolidate, and review budgetary reports and related financial data Essential Knowledge Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks) Theories, principles, and practices of budget, accounting, financial, and administrative and technical analysis Research and report preparation methods Mathematics and business statistics Applicable business software applications Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things) Performing statistical and financial analyses Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and developing and recommending solutions Exercising sound judgment and critical thinking in making decisions Communicating effectively orally and in writing Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) Research, compile, and analyze data Handle highly confidential information Meet tight time constraints and deadlines Think and act independently Follow oral and written instructions Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out Working Conditions Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Physical Effort Required Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required (JZL) Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro's Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Metro Talent Hub 8501 S

Evermont Place Los Angeles, CA 90044 Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm (Closed Sat & Sun) East Los Angeles Customer Center 4501 B Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022 Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm (Closed Sun & Mon) Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center 3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Rosa Parks Customer Center Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station 11720 Wilmington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059 Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date

Late applications will not be considered. *Open to the public and all Metro employees This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.