Staff Analyst, Financial Reporting

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Staff Analyst, Financial Reporting

Salary

$73,950.50 - $108,798.04 Annually

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

36120

Department

Houston Public Works

Division

Financial Management Services (FMS)

Opening Date

02/11/2025

Closing Date

2/25/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERSTED

Division: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Section: FINANCIAL REPORTING

Reporting Location: 611 Walker, 24th Floor

Workdays & Hours: Monday-Friday/8:00a – 5:00p* (4/10 or 9/80 work schedule option)

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This financial reporting position will have a primary role in the financial statement preparation of the Combined Utility System Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) which is audited and published annually. This position will provide professional analytical, administrative and management systems services to the Deputy Assistant Director over Financial Reporting and other Senior Management, as well as all related financial policies, analysis, required compliance and transactions as required. This position would also complete financial analysis for the general government side of Houston Public Works.

The Staff Analyst Financial Reporting duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assists in the preparation of the Combined Utility System’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), as well as the preparation of monthly and year-end closing entries, financial reporting schedules, and ACFR footnotes.

• Assists in the preparation and reviews of the Combined Utility System financial statements.

• Assists in evaluating and implementing new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.

• Investigate and make recommendations for problems of medium to high complexity as assigned by the supervisor.

• Review and analyze annual debt transactions.

• Oversees and/or conducts monthly general ledger analysis and reconciliations.

• Prepares journal document entries to transfer, adjust and/or correct accounting records; ensures accuracy and completeness of entries; enters transactions into accounting system.

• Identifies and implement systems and reporting improvements

• Serves as project liaison for financial reporting software integration.

• Performs other duties and special projects as required.

• Perform financial analysis and account reconciliations for the general government side (transportation/drainage) of Houston Public Works.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.

Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS: Three (3) years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.

Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance.

A Certified Public Account (CPA) license or a CPA candidate applicant.

Strong background and knowledge in financial statement preparation, ACFR compilation, bond and debt accounting, SAP experience, and financial reporting software

Experience with full and modified accrual of accounting

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 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: 26

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 832-395-2976.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-395-2976 (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

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Please select the scenario that describes your education.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.

• Masters degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.

• I do not have a degree

  02

  What is your degree concentration?

• Accounting

• Business Administration

• Finance

• None of the above

  03

  Which best describes your years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed?

• Less than 3 years

• 3 years but less than 5 years of experience

• 5 years but less than 6 years of experience

• 6 years but less than 7 years of experience

• 7 years or more of experience

  04

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

• Less than 2 year

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 to 4 years

• 4 or more years

• None of the above

  05

  Are you currently a Certified Public Accountant or CPA candidate?

• Yes

• No

  06

  If you answered "Yes" to question #5 above, please indicate the state of record for your license.

  07

  Do you have a working knowledge of SAP Financial Systems?

• Yes

• No

  08

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

  09

  How many years of verifiable progressive professional experience do you have in financial statement preparation?

• Less than 4 years

• 4 to 5 years

• 5 to 6years

• 6 to 7 years

• 7 years or more

• No experience

  10

  Do you have verifiable experience with the following? (Select all that apply)

• Governmental Accounting

• ACFR compilation

• Bond and debt accounting

• SAP

• GASB Interpretation

• Financial Reporting

• General ledger analysis and reconciliation

• None of the Above

  11

  Please indicate your level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• 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.

  12

  Are you currently a City of Houston employee, who is still on probation (employed during the past 12 months or promoted during the past 6 months)?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Have you completely and truthfully answered question #9 regarding employment gaps? (failing to clarify employment gaps may result in the disqualification or delay of your application.)

• Yes

• No

  14

  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

  Required Question