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ACCOUNTANT ASSOCIATE

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ACCOUNTANT ASSOCIATE

Salary

$1,785.58 - $2,180.43 Biweekly

Location

2999 South Wayside

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37249

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

09/29/2025

Closing Date

10/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Person Interested

Division: Financial Services

Workdays & Hours: Mon-Fri*; 7:00am - 4:00pm*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department seeks an energetic, self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, customer-service driven individual with superior interpersonal and communication skills as to join the Financial Services team.

Responsibilities

+ Performs a variety of entry-level professional accounting duties, such as processing all payments (Vendor Invoices, Contractor Payroll, Sports Contractor Payroll, Travel Advances and Liquidation, Travel/Milage reimbursements and other misc. payments)

+ Process all A/P Payments for the department. Adhere to the vendor payment terms in SAP Vendor Display table to ensure payments are timely and accurate. Maintains the department’s A/P invoices for archiving.

+ Create ad hoc reports for Service Release Orders (SROs) and Good Receipts/Invoice Receipts (GR/IR).

+ Work with Controllers Office to clear the GR/IR balances at the fiscal year end.

+ Collects performance measures from each division and compiles the data to be submitted included in the Monthly Financial Operating Report (MFOR).

+ Communicates the best resolution for invoices payments and billing discrepancies to vendors.

+ Responds to the Internal/External auditors for AP payment inquiries for the Single Audit.

+ Demonstrates the ability to interact and communicate with Internal/External customers via emails, phone or TEAMS Meeting.

+ Create and execute purchasing requisitions for Management and Finance division.

+ Must be technically savvy and adapt. Candidate must be able to create and streamline processes.

+ Assist with pick up, collection, and distribution of departmental mail.

+ Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience is required.

Four years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement. An Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and two years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to individual who is a critical thinker, strong in analytical work, highly adaptable, calm under pressure, cooperative, team-player and possesses the initiative and independence to identify solutions. The ability to work fast, with minimal supervision, and produce required results timely is essential. Highly preferred to have a valid Texas driver's license.

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 skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes

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: 14

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 832-395-7108.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-395-7108). (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.

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, Marine 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

What is your "highest" level of education obtained and received a Degree or Diploma?

+ 12th Grade or Less

+ High School Diploma / GED

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree or higher

03

Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree?

+ Business Administration

+ Accounting

+ Finance

+ Purchasing

+ I have a degree not listed

+ I do not have a degree

04

Please list your complete college degree if you selected other. If no college degree or you possess a degree listed above, please put N/A.

05

Please click accounting functions you are familiar with:

+ Reciliation of Accounts

+ Audit Receipts

+ Cash Handling

+ Ledger & Journal Entries

+ Budget Preparation

+ Clerical

+ Recording Keeping

+ I have no experience with accounting functions

06

How many years of professional or para-professional accounting experience do you possess?

+ Less than 1 years

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 or more years

+ No Experience

07

How many years of experience do you have responding to vendors issues?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 or more years

+ No Experience

08

How many years of experience do you have in Accounts Payable?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 or more years

+ No Experience

09

How many years of experience do you have in purchasing requisitions?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 year to less than 4 years

+ 4 or more years

+ No experience

10

Have you listed all your quantifiable work experience & education on this application?

+ YES

+ NO

Required Question