FINANCIAL ANALYST II

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Financial Analyst II to support Utility Billing/Business Support Services from 4200 Leeland St, Houston, TX. This on-site role focuses on budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to help departments meet objectives.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly projections, analyzing budget activity, and providing technical assistance to other departments. Preference given to experience with the City's SAP system; this is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
• Two years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or related field.
• Substitutions: five years of experience may substitute for education; an associate degree +3 years; master's degree may substitute for the above experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, reviewing and interpreting budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze monthly budget activity and department objectives to identify variances.
• Provide technical assistance and liaison to departments to improve processes and reporting.
• Develop manuals, reports, and cost analyses as requested.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Utility Billing/Business Support Services Reporting Location: 4200 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023 Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm* Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Acts as liaison to assigned departments, areas or agencies in handling financial activities, such as annual operating and capital budgets. Maintains, monitors and prepares monthly projections and analyzes daily budget activity and department objectives to prevent potential problems while conforming to administrative goals. Assists in resolving expenditure and revenue concerns by implementing alternative solutions. Responsible for preparing and reviewing budget and economic projections and analyses. Compiles and interprets statistical data related to departmental operations and performance. Provides technical assistance and acts as liaison to other departments to improve working relationships and assist in problem solving. Assists in preparing, reviewing and interpreting policies, procedures, ordinances and regulation changes. Prepares and develops manuals, reports, special cost analyses and forecasting of data. Compiles and interprets statistical data related to departmental operations and performance. Monitors goals and objectives. And performs other duties and special projects as requested.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position is physically comfortable.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are required.

Substitutions:

• Five 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 three years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• A Master's degree in a field directly related to the job may be substituted for the above experience requirement.

REQUIRED LICENCE

None

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with the City's Combined Utility System Fund budget and preparing and inputting journal entries in the SAP system.

**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.

PAY GRADE

18

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