Accountant - FRO

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking an Accountant for Financial Reporting Operations (FRO) to manage accounts payable, maintain accounting records, and prepare financial reports. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with at least 9 hours in Accounting and one year of accounting experience.

Professional experience may substitute for some education hours. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, at 611 Walker Street.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field such as Finance, with a minimum of 9 hours in Accounting.
• One year of experience as an Accountant Associate or a professional accountant is required.
• Professional accounting experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, except for the 9 hours in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes invoices, department bills, journal vouchers, purchase orders, etc., for submission to the Controller's office.
• Research problems with invoices to expedite payment of bills.
• Maintains proper control and procedures in processing accounting transactions.
• Research problems and/or management inquiries associated with posting transactions to the City's automated financial accounting system.
• Assists with or performs special projects as assigned.
• Responds to customer inquiries.
• Designates and reviews accounting work assignments for accuracy and completeness.
• Provides support to departments and divisions on issues related to processing payments and chargebacks.
• Performs journal corrections.
• Reviews and ensures appropriate signature approvals on documents.
• Ability to assist management in analyzing reports.
• Measures, compiles, and analyzes metrics to assist in citywide central services accounts payable activities.
• Investigates and resolves vendor issues or inquiries.
• Assist in maintaining and updating policies and procedures.
• Ability to apply specific guidelines, internal controls and methodologies.
• Ability to analyze and/or maintain large quantities of financial data.
• Researches and responds to internal and external customer inquiries regarding the payment of invoices, payment of employee reimbursements or status of vendor setup requests.
• Ensures all documentation and authorization is received according to guidelines.
• Discusses questionable information with user departments or team leads and ensures corrections are processed.
• Assist with or performs special projects as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/related field with 9 accounting hours

Job description

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Full Time

Job Number

39919

Finance

Division

FIN-FINANCIAL REPORTING OPERATIONS (FRO)

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Job Classification: Accountant
Division:Financial Reporting & Operations
Reporting Location:611 Walker Street
Workdays & Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Subject to Change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary function of this position is Accounts Payable. Performs professional accounting duties of moderate difficulty in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records; prepares, researches, and analyzes accounting data; prepares intermediate level reports and financial statements; follows city-wide and departmental accounting procedures, directives, and guidelines in researching and analyzing financial data and account status; and prepares a variety of accounting reports. Assists with special accounting projects as required.

• Reviews and processes invoices, department bills, journal vouchers, purchase orders, etc., for submission to the Controller's office. Research problems with invoices to expedite payment of bills.
• Maintains proper control and procedures in processing accounting transactions.
• Research problems and/or management inquiries associated with posting transactions to the City's automated financial accounting system.
• Assists with or performs special projects as assigned.
• Responds to customer inquiries.
• Designates and reviews accounting work assignments for accuracy and completeness.
• Provides support to departments and divisions on issues related to processing payments and chargebacks.
• Reviews and ensures appropriate signature approvals on documents.
• Ability to assist management in analyzing reports.
• Measures, compiles, and analyzes metrics to assist in citywide central services accounts payable activities.
• Investigates and resolves vendor issues or inquiries.
• Assist in maintaining and updating policies and procedures.
• Ability to apply specific guidelines, internal controls and methodologies.
• Ability to analyze and/or maintain large quantities of financial data.
• Researches and responds to internal and external customer inquiries regarding the payment of invoices, payment of employee reimbursements or status of vendor setup requests.
• Ensures all documentation and authorization is received according to guidelines.
• Discusses questionable information with user departments or team leads and ensures corrections are processed.
• Assist with or performs special projects as assigned.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Job Classification: Accountant
Division:Financial Reporting & Operations
Reporting Location:611 Walker Street
Workdays & Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Subject to Change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary function of this position is Accounts Payable. Performs professional accounting duties of moderate difficulty in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records; prepares, researches, and analyzes accounting data; prepares intermediate level reports and financial statements; follows city-wide and departmental accounting procedures, directives, and guidelines in researching and analyzing financial data and account status; and prepares a variety of accounting reports. Assists with special accounting projects as required.

• Reviews and processes invoices, department bills, journal vouchers, purchase orders, etc., for submission to the Controller's office. Research problems with invoices to expedite payment of bills.
• Maintains proper control and procedures in processing accounting transactions.
• Research problems and/or management inquiries associated with posting transactions to the City's automated financial accounting system.
• Assists with or performs special projects as assigned.
• Responds to customer inquiries.
• Designates and reviews accounting work assignments for accuracy and completeness.
• Provides support to departments and divisions on issues related to processing payments and chargebacks.
• Performs journal corrections.
• Reviews and ensures appropriate signature approvals on documents.
• Ability to assist management in analyzing reports.
• Measures, compiles, and analyzes metrics to assist in citywide central services accounts payable activities.
• Investigates and resolves vendor issues or inquiries.
• Assist in maintaining and updating policies and procedures.
• Ability to apply specific guidelines, internal controls and methodologies.
• Ability to analyze and/or maintain large quantities of financial data.
• Researches and responds to internal and external customer inquiries regarding the payment of invoices, payment of employee reimbursements or status of vendor setup requests.
• Ensures all documentation and authorization is received according to guidelines.
• Discusses questionable information with user departments or team leads and ensures corrections are processed.
• Assist with or performs special projects as assigned.

WORKINGCONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable with discretion of walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field such as Finance, with a minimum of 9 hours in Accounting.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One year of experience as an Accountant Associate or a professional accountant is required.

Professional accounting experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, except for the required minimum of 9 hours in Accounting.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

None

PREFERENCES

Preferences will be given candidates with demonstrated ability to work independently under strict time deadlines; able to organize heavy workloads and prioritize multiple responsibilities; good organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
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

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

NO

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

PAYMENT INFORMATION

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

Pay Grade

17

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.