Job Description

Posting number: 39455

Department: Finance

Division: FIN-FINANCIAL REPORTING OPERATIONS (FRO)

Job classification: FINANCIAL ANALYST III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

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Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Financial Reporting & Operations

Reporting Location: 611 Walker St.

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

OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Financial Analyst functions are designed to meet the strategic and operational objectives of the department. Under the guidance of division management and senior staff members, the successful applicant will work as primary support to management in the Trusts and Funds Management Section of the Financial Reporting & Operations Division (FRO).

Trust & Funds Management

• Coordinates the development, implementation, and monitoring of various financial activities, policies, and procedures to effectively manage the accounting and reporting of all City of Houston Local Government Corporations (LGCs), Component Units (CUs), and applicable nonprofit agencies.
• Performs professional financial analysis and reconciliations, such as monitoring and analyzing the financial and audit reports for the LGCs and/or CUs. Analysis includes metrics such as, but not limited to, revenues and expenses; monitoring and reporting on financial trends, revenue, debt capacity, and operating and capital asset trends.
• Assist in daily administrative tasks related to management of trust funds, the City’s deferred compensation plan, and other programs as assigned by management.
• Compile data and produce reports and presentations using Microsoft publishing tools.
• Assist with reconciling financial and accounting data
• Develop and update administrative procedures, as needed.
• Coordinate and conduct special long-term and short-term projects.
• Perform other duties as requested

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

Examples of duties

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related area are required.

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.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None

Qualifications

Preferences will be given to candidates:

• With knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Demonstrates abilities in handling various projects simultaneously.
• Work is substantially complex and varied and requires the interpretation of technical and detailed guidelines, policies, and procedures in combination. Analytical ability is necessary to gather and interpret data effectively.
• Ability to provide solutions and suggestions to problems.
• Ability to conduct forecasting analyses.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate complex accounting and financial reporting.
• Makes every effort to analyze and report inaccuracies in a timely manner.

**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.**

Supplemental information

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

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 active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832)393-6020. If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-6020. (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