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FINANCIAL ANALYST IV

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FINANCIAL ANALYST IV

Salary

$76,785.28 - $90,061.66 Annually

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37862

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

12/30/2025

Closing Date

1/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line: Utility Billing

Reporting Location: 4200 Leeland

Workdays & Hours: * Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leads or supervises the development, implementation and monitoring of various financial activities, policies and procedures to effectively manage budgets, programs and systems.

+ Develops, monitors, analyzes and updates various reports, records, projects and plans.

+ Develops, coordinates, monitors, analyzes and updates budgets.

+ Develops and reviews internal audit and review procedures.

+ Processes financial transactions.

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

+ Reviews, analyzes and recommends enhancements to financial programs and systems.

+ Coordinates and conducts special projects.

+ Monitors and implements line-item projections for specific accounts.

+ Performs other duties as requested by division and department head.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position is physically comfortable: the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

This is a Houston Public Works position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Six (6) 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

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

The Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

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 (832-393-6015).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.393-6015). (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

Which of the following best describes your completed education AND verifiable work experience?

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field and six (6) years or more of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.

+ Bachelor' s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and LESS THAN six (6) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.

+ Master' s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and four (4) years or more of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.

+ Master' s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and LESS THAN four (4) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.

+ None of the above

02

What Is your level of proficiency In Microsoft Office?

+ BASIC MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create a new document, enter text, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; format cells, rows, and columns; modify a database and insert data from another; application; create title and bullet slides; work with text, drawn objects, and drawing tools.

+ INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create mail merges, sort and filter them: customize toolbars: run and record Macros; filter data and manage a filtered list; create and modify some Macro commands: create, modify, and format charts; create basic Macros to automate forms and data entry; customize the appearance and functionality of reports; use hyperlinks and perform data integration.

+ ADVANCED MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Manage Macro commands, create dialogue boxes, and understand the notions of Visual Basic application programming: use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS); work with Pivot Tables; manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption: use Visual Basic to create a public function or event procedures, or add general procedures in a form module: plan and examine an application, develop a distributed application design.

+ None of the above

03

Please rate your experience with Microsoft Excel.

+ None

+ Beginner

+ intermediate

+ Advanced

+ Expert

04

Do you possess an understanding of Utility Billing and meter operations?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have experience in process improvement and/or project management?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you answered yes to the above question, please describe your experience with respect to process improvement and/or project management. (Please do not enter "see resume".)

07

Are you currently a City of Houston employee?

+ Yes

+ No

08

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

09

Have you answered Question #1 in the Agency-Wide Questions truthfully and completely? If not, please return to Question #1 and provide the required information before submitting your application.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question