ARPA Financial Analyst

Openwork

Houston, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$40
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
5 days ago
ARPA Financial Analyst

Location: Houston, TX
Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour (based on experience).
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Employment Type: Full-Time.
Work Setting: On-site (Not a remote position).

Opportunity Overview:

Openwork is assisting in filling an ARPA Financial Analyst role with Harris County. This position supports high-impact public health initiatives by managing the financial lifecycle of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment.

If you are a finance professional who enjoys working with data, solving complex problems, and contributing to meaningful community programs, this role offers stability and long-term career growth.

What You’ll Do:
  • Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
  • Monitor expenditures and perform budget-to-actual variance analysis.
  • Prepare financial reports, executive summaries, and budget narratives.
  • Track project timelines, milestones, and reporting deadlines.
  • Support budget amendments and ad hoc financial reporting.
  • Oversee purchasing activities, including vendor payments and requisitions.
  • Collaborate with leadership, auditors, and stakeholders.
  • Identify process improvements and provide financial insights.

What You Bring:
  • 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or grant management.
  • Experience in government, nonprofit, or commercial financial operations required.
  • Experience with systems such as PeopleSoft or Oracle preferred.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.

Work Environment:
  • Professional office setting with standard business hours.
  • Fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Primarily sedentary role with occasional light lifting (up to 10 lbs).

Why Join This Opportunity:

Through Openwork:
  • Competitive pay up to $40/hour.
  • Stable, full-time weekday schedule.
  • Opportunity to support high-impact public programs.

Additional Benefits:
  • Collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Long-term career growth in public sector finance.

Apply Today:

Apply now to be considered for this ARPA Financial Analyst opportunity in Houston, TX.

About Openwork:

Openwork has over 50 years of experience connecting skilled professionals with meaningful work. We are committed to helping you build a strong and successful career.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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