FINANCIAL ANALYST I

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston's Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Financial Analyst I in the Management & Finance Division to perform routine technical financial work, including processing transactions, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and analyzing data.

The role emphasizes accuracy, SAP data entry, accounts receivable processing, budget support, and collaborating with Cost Center Managers to ensure correct postings and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
• No experience is required.
• Four years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Enter Cash Receipts (CRs) from Parks and Recreation locations into SAP.
• Record accounts receivable payments from Chase Bank daily.
• Perform bank reconciliations for the general depository account.
• Prepare journal entries and process in SAP with accurate accounting communication.
• Forecast revenue and monitor variances for multiple funds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: All Persons Interested

DIVISION

MANAGEMENT & FINANCE

LOCATION

2999 S. Wayside Dr

WORKDAYS & HOURS

Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to serve as a Financial Analyst I within the Management & Finance Division. The Financial Analyst I performs routine technical financial work involving the processing and analysis of financial transactions, preparation of financial reports and work papers, revenue budget support, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial data analysis.

The Selected Candidate Will Perform The Duties Below

• Enter Cash Receipts (CRs) from Parks and Recreation locations into SAP.
• Download daily ACH report from Chase Bank to record accounts receivable payments at HPARD locations.
• Bank reconciliation for the park and Recreation general depository account.
• Prepare journal entries for monies sent to the Headquarters location along with documentation in SAP. Process with accuracy and communicate accounting information to personnel
• Assists with the annual revenue budget". Update/email information to Cost Center Managers. Communicate schedules to personnel when to complete/return. Once Form 1’s information is returned, meet with Cost Center Mangers to review for accuracy and enter BudPrep system.
• Forecast Revenue Current Budget Projection on all Funds. Analyzing and reporting any abnormal variances that may cause shortages.
• Be responsible for monthly MFOR submittal in a timely without errors to Supervisor.
• Abide by all Department Policies and Procedures for cash management when deposits are received or generated. Confirm that all supporting documents are correct and accurate.
• Support all other Parks and Recreation divisions as needed.
• Create Purchase requisitions for the Parks divisions as quotes are presented.
• Track Houston Parks Board requisitions and provide account balance after each request.
• Reconcile Houston Parks Board accounts when monthly account balances are received from HPB accounting staff.
• Create journal entries from Active Network generated reports for HPARD locations that are cashless.

All other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

Experience Requirements

No experience is required.

Substitution

Four 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 two years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement.

License Requirements

None

PREFERENCES

• 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.**
• Experience working with SAP or another financial management system.
• Experience processing cash receipts or accounts receivable transactions.
• Experience performing bank or account reconciliations.
• Experience preparing journal entries.
• Experience with revenue budgeting or forecasting.
• Experience preparing financial reports.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience preparing purchase requisitions.
• Experience working with governmental or municipal financial operations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Selection/Skills Tests Required

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

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

SALARY INFORMATION GENERAL FUNDED

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 15

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.