Financial Analyst IV - Accounts Receivable (Fro)

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: Financial Analyst IV

Division: Financial Reporting & Operations

Section: Accounts Receivable & Collections

Reporting Location: 611 Walker St.

Workdays & Hours: Monday

• Friday 8:00am

• 5:00pm *Subject to Change                                

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serve as primary support to management in the Accounts Receivable section of Financial Reporting & Operations Division.

• Analyze vendor reports and data for use in City's monthly financial reports; generate and implement initiatives for improving efficiency within the division.

• Support Vendor Management of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vendors (primary and secondary).

• Perform Workers' Comp claim reconciliation and address issues between billing vendor and HR/Claim provider.

• Monitor cost center expenditures and general ledger account functions such as reconciliations, journal entries and data analysis.

• Review daily journal entry input and reconciliation to record EMS and other financial activities.

• Review daily journal entry input and reconciliation to record HFD activity.

• Assist in posting Radio invoices, customer reconciliation, AR aging reports and manage any balance inquiries.

• Assist in filing annual red-light report with the State.

• Assist in Monthly/annual financial reporting, which includes EMS refund reconciliation, EMS QA staff weekly report and monthly performance analysis, Lien's reconciliation and review, cash receipts report reconciliation and year-end audit entries and reporting.

• Review financial transactions including research and analysis of financial accounting and operating activities.

• Manage and review EMS vendor invoices while ensuring all invoices are tracked and paid by the established due dates.

• Manage and review Sales tax reallocation vendor invoices while ensuring all invoices are tracked and paid by the established due dates.

• Track vendor performance as per contract terms.

• Coordinates and prepares financial transactions and management reports, such as monthly projections, annual projections, journal entries and audit responses.

• Acts as a liaison to external agencies and organizations to provide assistance in handling inquiries, complaints, or problem areas.

• Work with outside parties to resolve issues and respond to both internal and external requests for customer service.

• Provide recommendations by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses, studying proposed changes in methods and materials.

• Develops various management reports for implementation.

• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications and contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Performs other duties as requested by division and department management.

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.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Six 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

NonePreferences will be given candidates with professional certification such as CPA or CIA. Familiarity with medical billing and coding; HIPAA rules and patient privacy is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to details and accuracy and candidates who are independent thinker with a strong work ethic and internal motivation.

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.

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) 393-6051.

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.