ARPA Financial Analyst

Openwork

Houston, Texas

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$30–$40

SKILLS

Accounting, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Cross-Functional, Economics, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Government, Grant Administration/Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Nonprofit, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Peoplesoft, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Public Finance, Public Health, Purchasing/Procurement, Team Player, Time Management, Variance Analysis

LOCATION

Houston, Texas

POSTED

30+ 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: Hybrid

Opportunity Overview:
Openwork is assisting in filing 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).

ARPA Financial Analyst

Openwork

Houston, Texas

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