Financial Analyst IV - FRO

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All persons interested

Division: Financial Reporting & Operations
Reporting Location: 611 Walker St.
Workdays & Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm *Subject to Change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work under the area manager on the following tasks and responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Query large data sets from SAP, analyze the data, and prepare financial reports.
• Perform accounting functions such as journal entries, reviewing support for journal entries, year-end accruals, reconciliations of the trial balance, variance analysis, and other technical accounting duties
• Use spreadsheet software to create dashboards, analyses, data forecasts, cash flows, and expense and budget analysis

• Request and validate for adequacy or prepare documents in response to audits, monitoring, and reviews; provide guidance to responses and follow-up requests
• Executes internal review programs, communicates findings to management, and prepares draft reports which include formal recommendations to management for review and implementation

• Acts as a liaison to assigned City departments to provide assistance in handling inquiries and problems.
• Assists with the coordination and fulfillment of compliance and audit requests.
• Participants in improvements to citywide operations and processes.
• Reviews, analyzes, and recommends enhancements to financial programs and systems.
• Assists with preparation of ad-hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Coordinates with external agencies and City staff to ensure compliance with funding agreements, audit, and reporting requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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 filed is 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.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None

PREFERENCES

Preferences will be given to candidates based on the following:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently under strict time deadlines; able to organize heavy workloads and prioritize multiple responsibilities; good organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Advance knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of analytical financial operations and researching skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with municipal budgeting, accounting, auditing, and reporting procedures.

**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 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 posting opening and closing dates shown. 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.

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

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.

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (832)393-6051or TTY 7-1-1.
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

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
• 13 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

Closing Date/Time: 4/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

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