Financial Analyst II, AR & Revenue Strategist

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

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a Finance Specialist in the Administrative Service Division to manage Accounts Receivable, revenue, billing, cash management, and financial reporting for the department. The role requires strong knowledge of financial operations, internal controls, and SAP recording of revenue transactions.

Responsibilities include occupancy billing, forecasting, monthly reports, journal entries, and year-end accruals, with a focus on accuracy and adherence to city policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
• One year of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field.
• Substitutions: experience may substitute for education per policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental Accounts Receivable, revenue, billing, cash management, and financial reporting operations.
• Oversee occupancy and lease billing, revenue forecasting, budget projections, and monthly financial reporting.
• Analyze financial reports and transactions to identify discrepancies, trends, risks, and opportunities for corrective action.
• Review and validate financial data for grant receivables, ACH payments, deposits, and other revenue transactions to ensure accurate and timely SAP recording.
• Perform year-end accruals and reversals to ensure revenue is properly recognized in the appropriate fiscal year.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records through the review, preparation, and verification of financial transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare, review, and process journal entries related to cash receipts, ACH payments, deposits, fund transfers, chargebacks, online refunds, and revenue adjustments.
• Provide financial guidance and support for special projects, process improvements, and other departmental initiatives as assigned.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Accounts receivable

Revenue management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

The City of Houston is seeking a Finance Specialist in the Administrative Service Division to manage Accounts Receivable, revenue, billing, cash management, and financial reporting for the department. The role requires strong knowledge of financial operations, internal controls, and SAP recording of revenue transactions.

Responsibilities include occupancy billing, forecasting, monthly reports, journal entries, and year-end accruals, with a focus on accuracy and adherence to city policies.