SENIOR STAFF ANALYST

SENIOR STAFF ANALYST

Location

2100 Travis

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39977

Department

Housing and Community Development

Opening Date

11/11/2026

Closing Date

11/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested

PN 39977

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 Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) 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, HCD strives to strengthen Houston's neighborhoods and provide true housing choices.

To achieve this vision, HCDD is seeking a Senior Staff Analyst to join its team. In this position you will be primarily responsible for federal grant fund control and reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs complex reconciliations of General Ledger accounts, Trial Balances, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and fund balances to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Analyzes financial transactions and accounting activity to identify discrepancies, irregularities, unsupported entries, unusual trends, and potential internal control deficiencies.
• Prepares, review, and process correcting, adjusting, and reclassification journal entries to ensure the proper recording and classification of financial transactions to comply with applicable local and grant funding requirements and departmental policies.
• Prepares account analyses, reconciliation schedules, financial summaries, and supporting documentation for management review and department operations.
• Provides support for internal and external audits by researching transactions, preparing financial documentation, responding to audit inquiries, and assisting with the resolution of audit findings.
• Evaluates existing accounting and reporting procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls, enhance data integrity, and increase operational efficiency.
• Prepares financial and management information related to projects and grants utilizing various software and data tools.
• Works independently and provide progress updates to the supervisor and program area teams as necessary.
• Represents the supervisor and the Finance division in meetings and functions.
• Participates in the evaluation and design of workflow, processes, various systems, etc.
• Manages, train, evaluate, and provide guidance to assigned accounting and financial personnel.
• Reviews all payment requests prior to disbursement by Accounts Payable

Essential Attributes

• Detail Oriented: The job requires a high level of organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, analysis, 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: Experience in SAP is required. Must be highly skilled in Excel and be able to create and generate reports in Word and Access. Must be fluent in MS Office.

• Proactive Leader: Employ proactive management strategies to identify and solve problems prior to reaching a critical stage, drive decision-making, handle multiple competing deliverables, and meet established deadlines/goals.

• Confident: Highly skilled in relationship development and management, with an ability to effectively communicate and manage well at all levels.

• Strategic/Critical Thinker: Well-developed analytical skills and the ability to make reasoned judgments and translate complex subject matter into clear policy guidance

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a field directly related to the work performed.

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

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Five years of professional administrative, financial, or analytical experience related to the type of work being

performed are required.

Substitutions

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

PREFERENCES

• SAP - Grants Management Module
• Experience in governmental fund accounting and reconciliation
• Single Audit experience

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 a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing, and if it is a promotional position, the candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Pay Grade 28

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during the 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 832.394.6200.

If you need special services or accommodation, call 832.394.6200. (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.

EEO 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 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
• 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, 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

02

Which scenario best describes your highest level of completed education and professional experience?

• High school diploma or GED and less than nine years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed
• High school diploma or GED and at least nine years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed
• Associates degree in a closely related field and less than seven years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed
• Associates degree in a closely related field and at least seven years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed
• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field and less than five years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required
• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field and at least five years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a closely related field and less than one year professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a closely related field and at least one year of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed

03

How much experience do you have in SAP - Grant Management module?

• None
• Less than one year
• At least one year but less than three years
• At least three years but less than five years
• Five years or more

04

How much experience do you have in governmental fund accounting and reconciliation?

• None
• Less than one year
• At least one year but less than three years
• At least three years but less than five years
• Five years or more

05

How much Single Audit experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• At least one year but less than three years
• At least three years but less than five years
• Five years or more

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/