ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST (EXE LVL) - TREASURY & BANKING SUPPORT ANALYST

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston seeks an Associate Staff Analyst to support treasury, debt, and banking operations. Learn municipal finance processes and assist in debt service coordination while handling payroll-related tasks.

Under supervision, you will gather data, prepare reports, review documents, and help ensure accurate, compliant fiscal operations within the City’s ERP environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Journalism or Economics.
• Ability to learn municipal finance processes and debt service coordination.
• No experience required; however, preference for basic accounting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor payments via ERP systems (ACH/EFT and checks).
• Assist with data gathering for IRS items and arbitrage calculations.
• Review debt documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Post payments and reconcile entries in the City’s ERP system (SAP).
• Prepare draft reports and assist with ACFR data related to investments and debt.
• Support treasury, banking operations, and administrative workflows.

Skills

Data entry

Financial reporting

Treasury operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Access

Job description

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSON INTERESTED

DIVISION: TREASURY

REPORTING LOCATION: 901 BAGBY ST.

WORKDAYS & HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The City Controller's Office is seeking an Associate Staff Analyst to provide intermediate-level support in treasury, debt, and banking operations for the City of Houston. This position offers the opportunity to learn municipal finance processes, debt service coordination, and banking functions while assisting experienced staff in maintaining accurate and compliant fiscal operations. Under direct supervision of the Deputy City Controller and Director of Treasury, the Associate Staff Analyst will help process transactions, review financial documents, and prepare reports to support the City’s debt management program, vendor payments, and payroll-related activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under guidance and supervision:

• Assist in preparing and transmitting vendor payment files (ACH/EFT and manual check entry) using financial systems such as Microsoft Access and SAP.
• Help gather data for IRS Tax Positive Liability and Arbitrage Rebate calculations.
• Review bond documents for completeness and accuracy under the direction of senior staff.
• Support the posting of payments from vendors and City departments into the City’s ERP system.
• Assist in reconciling trial balance reports for various debt schedules in SAP.
• Compile information for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) related to investments and debt.
• Retrieve vendor or payroll items from transmitted files for distribution to City departments.
• Help coordinate payments for large and short-term debt service obligations, as well as other treasury-related invoices.
• Assist in gathering data and documentation for derivative payments and related financial analysis.
• Research issues of basic complexity and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Compile data, produce information, and interpret results to draft conclusions or recommendations.
• Prepare draft reports, special documents, and publications as assigned.
• Complete special projects of basic complexity related to financial, administrative, professional, political, and community issues.
• Represent supervisor at meetings or functions for the purpose of gathering and summarizing information.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Assist in preparing, editing, and revising department policy and procedure manuals.
• Respond to correspondence and information requests as assigned.
• Participate in developing short- and long-term management and administrative policies, procedures, and plans as directed.
• Analyze and review management practices and procedures, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in evaluating and designing workflows, processes, and operational systems to improve efficiency.
• Support the development of technological solutions and systems for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Record and check accounting entries in the City’s ERP system under supervision.
• Work with senior staff to provide supporting documentation and reconciliations for external audits.
• Research and summarize financial data from various sources for inclusion in reports and presentations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support treasury, banking, and administrative operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. but may periodically be subject to outdoor conditions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Journalism, Economics, or a closely related field to the type of work being performed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None.

**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.**

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer 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 candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 20

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.