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Financial Analyst IV

Salary

$3,012.47 - $3,651.09 Biweekly

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

36994

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

08/20/2025

Closing Date

9/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line: Financial Management Services/Financial Reporting & Fixed Assets

Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street, 24th Floor

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

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in providing professional analytical, administrative and/or management systems services to Assistant Director level and above. This role will primarily deal with fixed asset real estate accounting. Will provide direct support for the HPW Departmental Fixed Asset Coordinator (DFAC).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Process land purchase and dedicated easements.

+ Research and reconcile land satellite projects.

+ Process land sale and record land revenue.

+ Process exchange and retire sold land parcels.

+ Process land refund requests and reverted parcels.

+ Reconcile land revenue retirements and gain/loss.

+ Allocate and submit audit selections for purchased assets.

+ Performs other duties and special projects as required.

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

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.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

None

PREFERENCES

Preferences will be given to candidates with:

Preference will be given to candidates with:

+ A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or CPA candidate.

+ Strong background and knowledge in financial statement preparation

+ Asset management accounting,

+ Experience working with governmental accounting practices

+ Experience with the SAP financial system.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to train/mentor less experienced professionals

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 - None

However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing 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 or call (832)393-6032.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm. If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-6032. (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 the 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.

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

+ 11 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

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Which best describes your highest level of education?

+ High School or GED equivalency

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

03

Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree?

+ Accounting

+ Finance

+ Business Administration

+ None of the above

04

Which best describes your years of progressive professional experience in accounting.

+ I have no experience.

+ I have less than 4 years.

+ 4 years but less than 6 years

+ 6 years but less than 8 years

+ 8 or more years experience

05

How many years of professional experience do you have in a supervisory or management capacity?

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 year but less than 3 years

+ 3 years but less than 4 years

+ 4 or more years

+ I have no experience

06

Are you currently a Certified Public Accountant or CPA candidate ?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you answered "Yes" to previous question, please indicate the state of record for your license. If you answered "No", please write NA.

08

Do you have a working knowledge of SAP Financial Systems?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Please explain your progressive professional experience working with SAP Financial Systems.

10

Briefly describe your background in asset management accounting.

11

Briefly describe your experience with governmental (fund) accounting and Sap Financial Reporting.

12

Which of the following best describes your experience with Microsoft Office Products?

+ BEGINNER: Perform daily word processing tasks in Word, enter correct data, create a database, import data from Excel in Access, format cells, rows and columns in Excel, create a PowerPoint presentation file with a title slide, bullet points and place in slide loop mode; creates a new e-mail message, checking e-mail in Outlook.

+ INTERMEDIATE: Basic formatting and create a variety of templates, mail merges in Word; create primary key to associate data between multiple tables, create a select query in Access; create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets & charts in Excel; add special affects to presentation (design and animation) in PowerPoint; reply, forward, print and delete an e-mail message in Outlook.

+ ADVANCED: Manage table data, sort and filter merges in Word, create a split form and report and back up your databases in Access; use the filter and formula functions to manipulate data in Excel; transition presentation slides, link Excel charts to presentation and add voice in PowerPoint; delete e-mails from the Inbox, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders, Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar.

+ EXPERT: Produce table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks in Word, manage Macro commands, and manage database objects in Access, use advance formula functions (Vlookup, IF, IS) manage macro commands, group rows in Excel; publish presentation online, embed objects into presentation in PowerPoint; managing multiple calendars, set rules for incoming mail, create subfolders for mail to be placed in Outlook.

+ I have no experience in working with Microsoft Office Products

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