Accountant - FRO

Accountant - FRO

Salary

$2,329.55 - $2,346.15 Biweekly

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39470

Department

Finance

Division

FIN-FINANCIAL REPORTING OPERATIONS (FRO)

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Job Classification: Accountant

Division: Financial Reporting & Operations

Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary function of this position is Accounts Payable. Performs professional accounting duties of moderate difficulty in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records; prepares, researches, and analyzes accounting data; prepares intermediate level reports and financial statements; follows city-wide and departmental accounting procedures, directives, and guidelines in researching and analyzing financial data and account status; and prepares a variety of accounting reports. Assists with special accounting projects as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and processes invoices, department bills, journal vouchers, purchase orders, etc., for submission to the Controllers office. Research problems with invoices to expedite payment of bills.
• Maintains proper control and procedures in processing accounting transactions.
• Research problems and/or management inquiries associated with posting transactions to the Citys automated financial accounting system.
• Assists with or performs special projects as assigned.
• Responds to customer inquiries.
• Designates and reviews accounting work assignments for accuracy and completeness.
• Provides support to departments and divisions on issues related to processing payments and chargebacks.
• Performs journal corrections.
• Reviews and ensures appropriate signature approvals on documents.
• Ability to assist management in analyzing reports.
• Measures, compiles, and analyzes metrics to assist in citywide central services accounts payable activities.
• Investigates and resolves vendor issues or inquiries.
• Assist in maintaining and updating policies and procedures.
• Ability to apply specific guidelines, internal controls and methodologies.
• Ability to analyze and/or maintain large quantities of financial data.
• Researches and responds to internal and external customer inquiries regarding the payment of invoices, payment of employee reimbursements or status of vendor setup requests.
• Ensures all documentation and authorization is received according to guidelines.
• Discusses questionable information with user departments or team leads and ensures corrections are processed.
• Assist with or performs special projects as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable with discretion of walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field such as Finance, with a minimum of 18 hours in Accounting.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One year of experience as an Accountant Associate or a professional accountant is required.

Professional accounting experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, except for the required minimum of 18 hours in Accounting.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

None

PREFERENCES

Preferences will be given candidates with demonstrated ability to work independently under strict time deadlines; able to organize heavy workloads and prioritize multiple responsibilities; good organizational, verbal and written communication 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: NO

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 candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade: 17

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 832-393-6020.

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. If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

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 individuals 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
• 13 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, Marines 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

Which scenario best describes your completed education AND verifiable years of experience?

• High School diploma/GED
• Associates degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration with at least three (3) years of professional experience as an Accountant Associate or a professional accountant is required.
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration with at least one (1) years of professional experience as an Accountant Associate or a professional accountant is required.
• Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration with at least one (1) years of professional experience as an Accountant Associate or a professional accountant is required.
• None of the above

03

How would you rate your level of proficiency with 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.
• Advanced - 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.
• I have no experience.

04

Do you have a minimum of 18 hours/ credits in Accounting?

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following best describes your professional experience in Accounts Payable?

• Less than four (4) years experience.
• Four (4) years experience.
• Five (5) years experience.
• Six (6) years experience.
• More than Six (6) years experience.
• I have no experience.

06

What is your level of proficiency utilizing SAP Financial Systems?

• SAP Basic functionality: Display reporting or timekeeping use of SAP.
• SAP FICO Financial Training: Accounting concepts, applications in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation, accounting cycle for service and merchandising enterprises.
• SAP Fixed Assets Module: Manage and monitor fixes assets within the sub-ledger to the general ledger in Financial Accounting.
• Other
• I have no experience utilizing SAP Financial Systems.

07

Do you have Governmental Accounting experience?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered yes to question #7. Please describe your experience with Governmental Accounting.

09

Describe the steps you would take to ensure payment vouchers are accurate and complete prior to entering into the SAP accounting system? What steps would you take to correct the entry if incorrect? (see resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A).

10

Describe your experience in reconciling and analyzing general invoices for payment. (see resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A).

11

Are you currently a City of Houston Finance employee?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/