FINANCIAL ANALYST II

FINANCIAL ANALYST II

Salary

$2,289.20 - $2,360.00 Biweekly

Location

4200 Leeland

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39672

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

10/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Utility Billing/Business Support Services

Reporting Location: 4200 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm*

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Acts as liaison to assigned departments, areas or agencies in handling financial activities, such as annual operating and capital budgets. Maintains, monitors and prepares monthly projections and analyzes daily budget activity and department objectives to prevent potential problems while conforming to administrative goals. Assists in resolving expenditure and revenue concerns by implementing alternative solutions. Responsible for preparing and reviewing budget and economic projections and analyses. Compiles and interprets statistical data related to departmental operations and performance. Provides technical assistance and acts as liaison to other departments to improve working relationships and assist in problem solving. Assists in preparing, reviewing and interpreting policies, procedures, ordinances and regulation changes. Prepares and develops manuals, reports, special cost analyses and forecasting of data. Compiles and interprets statistical data related to departmental operations and performance. Monitors goals and objectives. And performs other duties and special projects as requested.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position is physically comfortable.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are required.

Substitutions:

• Five years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• An Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field and three years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• A Masters degree in a field directly related to the job may be substituted for the above experience requirement.

REQUIRED LICENCE:

None

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with the Citys Combined Utility System Fund budget and preparing and inputting journal entries in the SAP system.

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 a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

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

SALARY INFORMATION

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

PAY GRADE: 18

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 832-395-2972.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-395-2972 (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, 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

Please select the scenario that describes your education.

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Associates degree
• Associate's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field
• Bachelors degree
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field
• Masters degree
• Master's degree in accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

03

How many years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more
• No experience

04

How many years of verifiable experience do you have in procurement of goods and services?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 - 7 years
• 8 years or more
• I have no experience

05

Please rate your experience with SAP.

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• None of the above

06

Please describe your level of experience with respect to budgeting and financial forecasting. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".

07

Please describe your working knowledge of Financial Modules in SAP (Please note: Stating See Resume in not an acceptable response and may delay your application process.)

08

What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

• Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands.
• Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA.
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/