Financial Analyst III -FMS
City of Houston, TX
Houston, TX 77002
$63,264.76 - $76,945.70 a year
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under the leadership of the Division Manager for the Houston Public Works Grants Management group, the Financial Analyst III will be responsible for supporting grant accounting and financial reporting for a grant portfolio of approximately $1 billion for disaster cost recovery and various infrastructure projects and programs such as flood hazard mitigation and transportation safety improvements. The selected candidate will support the Division Manager (DM) with grants accounting and routine grants reporting; collaborate with the DM and other teams members complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations, grant revenue and expenditure analyses, budgeting tasks, grant closeout tasks; support the DM and Financial Analyst IV in the preparation of quarterly Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA report); respond to grant/audit inquiries and maintain records of grant procurement and expenditures; interact closely with Finance Grants Management to manage the grant set-up and accounting in SAP; work with project managers to prepare and submit requests for reimbursement working with a variety of grant portals across various funding agencies; maintain Standard Operating Procedure documentation of key tasks; other duties as assigned by the Division Manager and Deputy Assistant Director.
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of professional experience in finance, budget analysis or closely related field.
Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.
MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in grant accounting with SAP Grants Management module. Experience with procurement, accounts payable, budgets, and general ledger reconciliations highly desired. Must have a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
**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
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No
SALARY INFORMATION
PAY GRADE: 21
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
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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.
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.
901 Bagby St
Houston, Texas, 77002