Financial Analyst IV (Budgets And Reconciliation)

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

PN 35112

Division: Finance

Section: Budgets

Location: 2100 Travis, Houston, TX 77002

Hours: M - F, 8 am

• 5 pm*                                                 

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The City of Houston's Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) seeks to create a city in which every resident has an affordable home in a community where they can thrive. Partnering with non-profit, governmental, and local entities, HCDD strives to strengthen Houston's neighborhoods and provide true housing choice.

To achieve this vision, HCDD is seeking a Financial Analyst IV to join its team. In this position, you will oversee budgets for entitlement, disaster recovery, and/or special purpose grants.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare SAP budget transactions to set up contract funding, project revisions, budget transfers, grant and project amendments and journal entries.

• Creates Outline Agreements, Service Release Orders (SRO), Purchase Orders and other necessary project related documents in SAP.

• Reviews and reconcile SAP transactions including budgets for projects and grants.

• Prepares and coordinate compilation of financial and management information related to project accounting utilizing various software and data tools.

• Research, analyze, summarize, and disseminate relevant financial and budget information to senior management

• Evaluates viability of projects, including management, organizational and financial analysis.

• Exercises regulatory oversight of project controls.

• Provides timely response to internal and external inquiries, professional customer service and technical assistance.

Essential Attributes

• Detail Oriented: Job requires a high level of organizational, time management and prioritizing skills, attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Motivated: Must be a self-starter who is well organized with strong analytical skills and works well in a team environment.

• Computer Literate: Experience in SAP is required. Must be highly skilled in Excel and be able to create and generate reports in Excel and Word. Must be fluent in MS Office suite.

This is a grant funded position subject to cancellation when funds are depleted and/or contract period ends.

WORKING CONDITIONS  

This position is physically comfortable. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Six years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field 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

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

• Strong SAP experience

• Strong experience in managing and reporting on federal grants

• Advanced MS Excel proficiency

• High level of organizational, time management and prioritizing skills

• Innovative problem-solving skills

• Professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis

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.

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION        No  

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and 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.

Salary Range

• Pay Grade 25      

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 832.394.6200.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.394.6200. (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.