Financial Analyst I: SAP, Revenue Forecasting & Reporting

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst I to join the Management & Finance Division in Houston. The role involves processing financial transactions, generating reports, budgeting support, and reconciliations for HPARD locations.

You will use SAP for cash receipts, AR activities, and journal entries; assist with revenue budget updates, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting to management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enter Cash Receipts (CRs) from Parks and Recreation locations into SAP.
• Record accounts receivable payments and perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and communicate accounting information to personnel.
• Assist with revenue budget updates and coordinate with Cost Center Managers.
• Forecast revenue and report variances; ensure timely MFOR submittals.
• Create purchase requisitions for Parks divisions as quotes are presented.
• Reconcile Houston Parks Board accounts and maintain accurate ledgers.

Skills

SAP

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Journal entries

Revenue budgeting/forecasting

Financial reports

Microsoft Excel

Purchase requisitions

Governmental financial operations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Job description

Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst I to join the Management & Finance Division in Houston. The role involves processing financial transactions, generating reports, budgeting support, and reconciliations for HPARD locations.

You will use SAP for cash receipts, AR activities, and journal entries; assist with revenue budget updates, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting to management.