FINANCIAL ANALYST III (Accounts Payable)

Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested

PN 37285

Division: Finance
Reporting Location: 2100 Travis, Houston, TX 77002
Workdays & Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday*
* Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The City of Houston's Department of Housing and Community Development (HCDD) seeks to create a city in which every resident has an affordable home in a community where they can thrive. Partnering with non-profit, governmental, and local entities, HCDD seeks to strengthen Houston's neighborhoods, provide true housing choice and execute the Mayor's vision for One Houston with complete communities throughout. Since Hurricane Harvey, HCDD is managing more than one billion dollars that are dedicated to helping low and moderate-income families recover.

To achieve this vision, HCDD is seeking an Financial Analyst III to join its team. In this position, you will be responsible for accounts payable processes, payments and journal entries.

 
Key Responsibilities

• Account payable processing: Verify, review, process and upload payment documentation; prioritize payment and initiate procedures for errors; constant communication between internal and external vendors
• Process Purchase Order payments: Checking purchase order balances and communicating with other departments for assistance; getting receivers for processing   
• Miscellaneous payments: Administer funding requests to different budgeting members of staff for funding and know who the difference between entitlements; TIRZ; and DR grants
• Complete finance processor: Queue in OnBase for submittal of documents; have documents available for scanning and indexing; follow through on email inquiries; clean report on processed payments
• P-Card holder: Process travel accommodations; obtaining equipment and material for the department; office supplies
• Backup for other accounts payables staff; petty cash alternate; office coverage

Essential Attributes

• Detail Oriented: Job requires a high level of organizational, time management and prioritizing skills, attention to detail and innovative problem solving.
• Motivated: Must be a self-starter who is well organized with strong analytical skills and works well in a team environment.
• Computer Literate:  Must be highly skilled in Excel and be able to create and generate reports in Word and Excel.  Must be fluent in MS Office suite.

This is a grant funded position subject to cancellation when funds are depleted and/or contract period ends.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS     
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than optimal temperature and air conditions.MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related area are required.

A Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
 

• SAP experience 
• Strong Excel 
• High level of organizational, time management and prioritization skills 
• Detail oriented 
• Innovative problem-solving skills

**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.**SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED 
Department may administer skills assessment relevant to job description.
 
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 21

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: http://www.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 832.394.6200.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
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.

If you need special services or accommodations, please call 832.393.6090; TTY 7-1-1.