Financial Analyst III -FMS

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston, Department of Public Works & Engineering, is seeking an Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level within Financial Management Services/Financial Reporting & Fixed Assets. Located at 611 Walker, 24th Floor, Houston, TX, this role supports budgeting and policy development for capital assets.

The position coordinates financial analyses, prepares budgets for projects, and performs asset capitalization and retirement tasks.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field.
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field may substitute for two years of the above experience.
• A CPA license or CPA candidate is preferred or considered.

Responsibilities

• Process & Capitalize Purchased Assets and HPW / CUS Projects
• Process and Retire Asset replacements for completed projects and controlled assets
• Capitalizing and Retiring Asphalt, Concrete and Bridge Assets
• Analyzing, Capitalizing and Retiring GSD Projects
• Analyzing, Capitalizing and Retiring DPC Projects
• Prepare documents for purchase asset audit selections
• Create and reconcile year-end accruals
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested
• Create journal entries as needed

Skills

Financial statement prep

Asset management accounting

SAP experience

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting

CPA license or CPA candidate

Tools

SAP

Job description

This is a Department of Public Works & Engineering Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Position Overview

Division/Service Line: Financial Management Services/Financial Reporting & Fixed Assets

Location: 611 Walker, 24th Floor

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm*

• Subject to change

General Summary

Assists in coordinating the development and implementation of a variety of financial policies, programs, techniques and analyses to effectively prepare budgets and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Process & Capitalize Purchased Assets and HPW / CUS Projects
• Process and Retire Asset replacements for completed projects and controlled assets
• Capitalizing and Retiring Asphalt, Concrete and Bridge Assets
• Analyzing, Capitalizing and Retiring GSD Projects
• Analyzing, Capitalizing and Retiring DPC Projects
• Prepare documents for purchase asset audit selections
• Create and reconcile year-end accruals
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested
• Create journal entries as needed

Working Conditions

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

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

Minimum Experience Requirements

Three years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related area are required

Substitutions

Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.

Minimum License Requirements

None

PREFERENCES

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• A Certified Public Account (CPA) license or a CPA candidate applicant.
• Strong background and knowledge in financial statement preparation, asset management accounting, and SAP experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

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: 21

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.