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The City of Houston Financial Analyst IV - FRO (Grant Funded) in Houston, Texas
Financial Analyst IV - FRO (Grant Funded)
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Financial Analyst IV - FRO (Grant Funded)
Salary
$66,482.00 - $85,800.00 Annually
Location
611 Walker Street
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
33765
Department
Finance
Division
FIN-FINANCIAL REPORTING OPERATIONS (FRO)
Opening Date
04/05/2024
Closing Date
5/5/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: All persons interested
Division: Financial Reporting & Operations
Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Subject to Change
This is a grant funded position subject to cancellation when funds are depleted and/or contract period ends.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
While the position title is Financial Analyst IV, the function primarily requires skillsets in grant management, auditing, and accounting. Successful candidates will assist with grant compliance, documentation reviews, process improvement, identifying efficiencies, risk assessments, and accounting functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review cost documentation for eligibility and compliance per relevant guidelines (local policy, 2 CFR Part 200, programmatic, etc.)
Request and validate for adequacy or prepare documents in response to audits, monitoring, and reviews; provide guidance to responses and follow-up requests.
Perform any other appropriate and relevant duties related to government compliance, audit, internal control functions, internal consulting engagements, and continuous development.
Coordinates and directs the development, implementation and monitoring of various financial activities, policies, and procedures to effectively manage disaster grants.
Recommends improvements to citywide disaster recovery operations and processes.
Reviews, analyzes, and recommends enhancements to financial programs and systems.
Performs day-to-day programmatic, operational, and funds management of citywide disaster recovery programs.
Assists with preparation of ad-hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Validates data through reconciliation of grant reporting and financial system data or other related comparative data.
Supports operations through cost tracking and document management and controls to ensure maximum eligibility for incurred costs.
Coordinates with external agencies and City staff to ensure compliance with funding agreement conditions and audit and reporting requirements.
Acts as a liaison to assigned City departments and assist in handling inquiries and problems.
Knowledge and experience with governmental accounting and budgeting to prepare and query SAP reports including interfacing with other City departments to successfully complete various analysis with quality results.
Cash flow management, and expense and budget analysis and management.
Prepares and develops manuals, reports, analyses, and forecasting of data.
Stay up to date on industry, federal, state, and local programmatic guidelines, policies, regulations, and processes relevant to job functions.
Other projects as assigned by management, such as, but not limited to, general accounting functions, developing manuals, preparing forecasts, and training programs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
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 having.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Demonstrated experience with internal control assessments, internal reviews, auditing, auditing standards, accounting, and project management.
Understanding of the local government operational and financial environment
Advance knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Advanced research skills and experience with analyzing financial operations.
Knowledge of and experience with municipal budgeting, accounting, auditing, and reporting procedures
Unquestionable integrity and ethical standards in all dealings and relationship
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
Department may administer skills assessment test
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned 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.
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)393-6051.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.
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.
If you need special services or accommodations, please call TTY 7-1-1.
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
• 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
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• 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 or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
Which best describes your education and experience?
Master's Degree or beyond in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and AT LEAST four (4) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.
Master's Degree or beyond 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.
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and AT LEAST six (6) years 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.
03
What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?
Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands.
Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA.
I have no experience with Microsoft Excel
04
Which of the following best describes your experience with SAP Financial Systems?
Less than one (1) year of experience
One (1) year of experience
Two (2) years' experience
Three (3) years' experience
Four (4) years' experience
Five (5) years' experience
More than five (5) years' experience
I have no experience
05
Please indicate which of the following you have a strong knowledge of and have worked with on a daily or weekly basis. (Check all that apply)
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
2 CFR Part 200 Office Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines
Coordinating and managing state/federal audits or compliance reviews
Interpreting and remaining in compliance with federal and state regulations related to grants management
Utilizing large datasets to create dashboards, analysis, and reports
None of the above
06
How many years of verifiable professional experience do you have with Federal and/or State grants management and accounting?
Less than one (1) year of experience
1 - 2 years of experience
3 - 4 years of experience
4 - 5 years of experience
More than 5 years of experience
I have no experience
07
Describe your level of experience working with internal and external stakeholders. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process).
08
Describe your level of experience working with governmental accounting. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process).
09
Describe your level of experience with respect to preparing audit reports and managing audits. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process).
10
Do you have experience working on Disaster Cost Recovery projects?
Yes
No
11
Describe your level of experience with Disaster Cost Recovery Projects. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note: stating 'see resume' is not an acceptable response and may delay your application process).
12
Are you currently a City of Houston Finance Employee?
Yes
No
Required Question