Public Finance Analyst

Job Description
A reputable Dallas Larm Firm is seeking an Analyst to support their public finance practice. This position plays a key role in analyses of municipal bond transactions. It requires a high level of accuracy while meeting reporting and all other deadlines. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced and team-oriented environment.  The candidate should have strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare numerical schedules, tax computations, and financial analyses needed for the closing of municipal bond transactions.
• Assist attorneys with the preparation and the filing of various tax documents, including IRS forms.
• Build and maintain Excel tools, workpapers, templates, and calculation sheets.
• Run complex computations involving bond yield, arbitrage, and use-of-proceeds tracking.
• Perform quality checks on all numerical data to ensure accuracy.
• Work closely with attorneys and fellow analysts to meet deal timelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.A. in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related field
• 3+ years of experience in municipal finance, tax or financial analysis, banking, or similar fields.
• Experience with municipal bond transactions, closing documents and familiarity with IRS rules for tax-exempt bonds, and document management systems is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and strong work ethic.

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