Budget Analyst / Accounting Clerk IV (Pending)

Smarter HR Solutions LLC

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$34 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Asset Disposal, Auditing, Budget Forecasting, Budget Management, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Funding, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government, Government Policies, Grant Administration/Management, Journal Entries, Leadership, Loan Funding, Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Peoplesoft PeopleTools, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reporting Skills, Revenue Accounting, Revenue Management, Spreadsheets, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Description
***Please note: This position is onsite and not remote. Candidates must be based in the Houston area, as relocation assistance is not provided. Only individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship will be considered.***

Job Title: Budget Analyst / Accounting Clerk IV

Job Type: Contract

Job Salary: $30-$34/hour (DOE)

Job Schedule: M-F, 40 hrs/week

Job Location: Houston, TX 77054

The Budget Analyst / Accounting Clerk IV supports financial planning, budget monitoring, and accounting operations for a public-sector organization. This role analyzes financial data, prepares forecasts and journal entries, manages revenue and grant postings, and produces monthly reports to inform leadership. County-level government experience highly preferred.

This is a temp/contract position with the possibility of full-time employment with full benefits.
Key responsibilities
  • Analyze financial data to detect discrepancies and ensure fiscal accuracy.
  • Prepare budget forecasts, journal entries, and budget transfers in accordance with GAAP and government policies.
  • Monitor annual operating budgets and produce monthly financial reports; identify anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
  • Manage revenue and grant accounting, including fee contracts, asset auction/disposal revenue, and timely deposits; resolve posting discrepancies with Treasurer/Auditor offices.
  • Support debt and funding analyses and ensure compliance with funding restrictions and policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or FP&A.
  • Strong proficiency with spreadsheets (advanced Excel).
  • Experience with financial systems such as PeopleSoft and reporting tools such as Power BI preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
Preferred
  • Professional certification such as CPA, IPMA, CMFOA, or GFOA.
  • Prior county or local government finance experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience coordinating with Treasurer and Auditor offices.


Work environment

Professional office environment; regular computer use (>25%); may require occasional travel to other offices.

About the Company

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Smarter HR Solutions LLC