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Financial Analyst III

Salary

$2,350.98 - $2,887.07 Biweekly

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

35939

Department

Finance

Division

FIN-FINANCIAL REPORTING OPERATIONS (FRO)

Opening Date

01/08/2025

Closing Date

1/15/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: FINANCIAL ANALYST III

Division: Financial Reporting & Operations

Section: Accounting and Financial Reporting

Reporting Location: 611 Walker

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The City of Houston is seeking to fill the Financial Analyst III position within the Financial Reporting & Operations (FRO) Division. These positions perform various tasks under the direct supervision of the Division Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting and guidance of senior management of Financial Reporting and Operations. Primary responsibilities include:

• Perform general accounting function including monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and reporting.

• Revenue recognition- matching expenses with revenues and creating supporting documentation.

• Trial Balance/General Ledger balances reviews/schedules, SEFA and other financial reporting as needed.

• Fund Monitoring and Analysis

• Conduct internal control reviews, implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) projects, perform risk analysis, and write reports to include recommendations for improvements.

• Perform complex financial analysis and reconciliations.

• Assist with researching and compiling required disaster cost recovery reporting.

• Work closely with all departments and outside agencies to obtain information regarding complex financial analysis, reconciliations, and other accounting related matters.

• Prepare year-end entries and analysis.

• Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards and procedures.

• This position may require mentoring and training staff in interpreting and implementing auditing/accounting policies, procedures, programs, and systems.

• Performs other duties as requested

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable with discretion of walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Four (4) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related area are required.

Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting with CPA or CIA designation or working towards CPA or CIA certification within 1-3 years.

• Proficiency in a financial system environment (preferably SAP).

• Disaster project management experience including knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance process

• At least 2-3 years of prior Internal Audit experience

• Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Strong Microsoft Office products experience with advanced Excel proficiency.

• Ability to work effectively with team members and all levels of management.

• High level of organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.

Special consideration will be given to applicants with governmental accounting experience.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing if a promotional position; candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade: 21

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov or call (832)393-6051

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-6051. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Supplemental Insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Compensable Sick Leave

• Personal Leave

• Flexible schedules

• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

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Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received an honorable or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Which best describes your education?

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or Beyond

• None of the above

  03

  Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree?

• Business Administration

• Finance

• Accounting

• Other

• I have no degree

  04

  Which of the following best describes your professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field?

• Less than two (2) years' experience

• Two (2) years' experience

• Three (3) years' experience

• Four (4) years' experience

• More than four (4) years' experience

• I have no experience

  05

  Which of the following best describes your professional experience in General Accounting?

• Less than four (4) years' experience

• Four (4) years' experience

• Five (5) years' experience

• Six (6) years' experience

• More than Six (6) years' experience

• I have no experience

  06

  Which of the following best describes your internal audit experience

• Less than two (2) years' experience

• Three (3) years' experience

• Four (4) years' experience

• Five (5) years' experience

• More than Five (5) years' experience

• I have no experience

  07

  What is your level of proficiency utilizing SAP Financial Systems?

• SAP Basic functionality: Display reporting or timekeeping use of SAP.

• SAP FICO Financial Training: Accounting concepts, applications in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation, accounting cycle for service and merchandising enterprises

• SAP Fixed Assets Module: Manage and monitor fixes assets within the sub-ledger to the general ledger in Financial Accounting

• Other

• I have no experience utilizing SAP Financial Systems

  08

  Do you have a CPA license or CIA designation?

• Yes

• No

• In Progress - CPA or CIA certification within 1-3 years

  09

  What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

• Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create, and modify some Macro commands.

• Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA.

• I have no experience

  10

  Are you a City of Houston employee working in the Finance Department?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question