Financial Analyst IV - (FRO)

Financial Analyst IV - (FRO)

Salary

$3,100.00 - $3,836.00 Biweekly

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39456

Department

Finance

Division

FIN-FINANCIAL REPORTING OPERATIONS (FRO)

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Financial Reporting & Operations

Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serve as primary support to management in the Financial Reporting & Operations Division.

• Coordinates andreviewsdepartmental operations andprocedures with regards to accounts receivable and citywide collections.
• Analyze vendor reports and data for use in City's monthly financial reports; generate and implement initiatives for improving efficiency within the division.
• Vendor Management of EMS vendors (primary and secondary)
• Monitor cost center expenditures and general ledger account functions such as reconciliations, journal entries and data analysis.
• Review procedures and prepare year end entries and analysis.
• Review daily journal entry input and reconciliation to record Emergency Medical Services (EMS) activity and other financial activity.
• Assist in Monthly/annual financial reporting, which includes EMS refund reconciliation, Liens reconciliation and review, cash receipts report reconciliation and year-end audit entries and reporting.
• Review financial transactions including research and analysis of financial accounting and operating activities.
• Manage and review vendor invoices while ensuring all invoices are tracked and paid by the established due dates.
• Coordinates and prepares financial transactions and management reports, such as monthly projections, annual projections, journal entries and audit responses.
• Acts as a liaison to external agencies and organizations to provide assistance in handling inquiries, complaints or problem areas.
• Work with outside parties to resolve issues and respond to both internal and external requests for customer service.
• Provide recommendations by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Developsvarious managementreportsforimplementation.
• Increase productivity by streamlining accounting processes and coordinating information requirements.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications and contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested by division and department management.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATION 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 field.

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

Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preferences will be given to candidates with familiarity with vendor management, medical billing and coding; HIPAA rules and patient privacy is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to details and accuracy and candidates who are independent thinker with a strong work ethic and internal motivation

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, and the applicant must successfully complete a skills-assessment relevant to job description.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing 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. The salary range is:

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) 393-6020.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6020. (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 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?

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a closely related AND at least four (4) years of professional experience in finance, economics budget analysis or a closely related field.
• Masters degree or higher in Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a closely related 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 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 AND less than six (6) years of professional experience in finance, economics budget analysis or a closely related field.
• None of the above.

03

How would you rate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

• Beginner - 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 - 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 - 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

04

What is your level of proficiency utilizing SAP Financial Systems?

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advance
• I have no experience utilizing SAP Financial Systems

05

If you indicated that you have experience with SAP Financial Systems, please describe your experience with SAP and Accounts Payable functions? (see resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A).

06

Please check all that you have verifiable hands-on experience performing: (Check All That Apply)

• Journal entry input and reconciliation to record financial activity
• Coordinate, prepare and review financial transactions and management reports; annual projections
• Familiarity with 3rd party vendor management functions
• Review procedures and assist in preparation of year end entries and analyses
• Working with vendors to collect outstanding balances
• None of the above

07

Please indicate how many years of verifiable hands-on experience you have performing reconciliations.

• 1 year, but less than 2 years
• 2 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more
• I have independently prepared, reviewed, and analyzed complex financial statements and schedules.*
• No years of verifiable reconciliation experience

08

Please explain and provide details of your experience working with governmental accounting.

09

Do you possess the ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organization? Please explain below with specific examples.

10

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/