FINANCIAL ANALYST III

FINANCIAL ANALYST III

Salary

$59,170.02 - $71,357.00 Annually

Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

38612

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

04/15/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section: Financial Management Services (FMS)/Fiscal Services

Reporting Location: 611 Walker, 24th fl

Workdays & Hours: *Monday - Friday/8:00 am. - 5:00 pm.

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reconciling daily Revenue reports, payment reports, post pay reports.

Reconciling various adjustment balances, pulling support backup for audit purposes.

Prepare Journal Entry for daily billing, weekly and month end closing.

Analyze and update various monthly financial reports.

Perform other duties as requested by Division and Department Head.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal.

This is a Houston Public Works Department 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:

Three (3) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related area are required.

Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement. A Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the above experience requirement.

REQUIRED LICENCE:

None.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the following

• SAP and Advanced MS Excel
• Revenue accounting and auditing
• Analytical financial operations' research skill
• Knowledge of municipal budgeting, accounting, and reporting procedures
• Cost Allocation and daily accounting processing

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: 21

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 832-395-2976.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-395-2976 (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

Please select the scenario that describes your education.

• Less than a Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field
• A Masters degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field

02

What is your degree concentration?

• Public Administration
• Accounting
• Business
• Finance
• Other
• I have no degree

03

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

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years or more of experience

04

Which of the following best describes your professional accounting experience?

• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above

05

How many years of experience do you have working with governmental accounting practices?

• 1 - 2 years
• 3 -4 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above

06

I have experience and/or knowledge in the following areas. (Please check all that apply).

• Reconciling journal entries
• Preparing budgets
• Revenue accounting
• Analyzing trends
• Conducting audits
• Creating statistical reports
• None of the above

07

How many years of experience do you have working with the SAP financial system?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 years or more
• None of the above

08

Do you have experience in cost allocation and daily accounting processing?

• Yes
• No

09

Please describe your experience with cost allocation and daily accounting processing? (See resume will delay your application)

10

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

11

Please describe your experience with Pivot tables, V-lookups, and advanced formulas in Microsoft Excel. (See resume will delay your application)

12

Are you currently a City of Houston employee?

• Yes
• No

13

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

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/