MANAGEMENT ANALYST III

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

Job summary

The City of Houston seeks a Budget/Finance Analyst to organize, implement, monitor, and control financial activities. You will coordinate policies and systems across departments and agencies, with a focus on accurate monthly reports and annual budgets.

Strong MS Office and SAP skills are needed; a Bachelor's degree plus four years of related experience is required. Must pass background checks and be self-driven to meet timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, create, analyze, monitor, and forecast monthly financial report and annual operating budget.
• Provide monthly line-item projections based on YTD actuals and trends.
• Reconcile and provide budget vs. actual analysis and variance reports.
• Assist in resolving expenditure and revenue concerns by implementing solutions.
• Review transfers, financial statements, and department requests.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Self-starter

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops, organizes, implements, monitors and controls specific operating and financial activities. Serves as the primary liaison to assigned departments, agencies and organizations to effectively coordinate financial operating and management policies, procedures and systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, create, analyze, monitor, and forecast monthly financial report and annual operating budget
• Provide monthly line-item projections based on thorough review of year-to-date actual and trends, budget transfers, and journal entries
• Reconcile and provide budget vs. actual analysis and variance reports.
• Assists in resolving expenditure and revenue concerns by implementing alternative solutions
• Reviews specific transfers, financial statements, and departments’/agencies’ requests and actions
• The position has significant use of Microsoft Office and SAP
• Must be a self-starter and committed to completing tasks timeline
• Prepare the Biweekly Payroll Reimbursement request from Greater Harris County 9-1-1 (GHC)
• Prepare the Quarterly Reimbursement request from GHC for all other expenditures
• Prepare the cash receipts of all the revenues from GHC and for miscellaneous copies
• Purchasing Card Coordinator for the department
• Performs other duties and special projects as requested

All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job descriptions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance where required.

EDUCATION

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a field directly related to the job.

EXPERIENCE

Four years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a field directly related to the job are required.

Substitutions: Experiencecannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. A Master’s degree in a field directly related to the job may substitute for two years of the above experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None.

**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.**

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

SAFETY IMPACT

NO

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.