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Financial Analyst IV - FRO
City of Houston
Finance
Location
Houston, Texas, 77002
Salary
$3,350 - $3,838.46
per week
Type
Full-Time
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April 16, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, handling accounting tasks like reconciliations and audits, and supporting city departments with budgeting and compliance needs for the City of Houston's Finance Department.
It's a good fit for someone with a finance or accounting background who enjoys working with large datasets, creating spreadsheets, and improving processes in a government setting.
The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines while collaborating with teams.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- Four years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis, or related field
- Master's degree in a related field may substitute for two years of experience
- Advanced knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently under strict deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks
- Knowledge of municipal budgeting, accounting, auditing, and reporting procedures
Full Job Description
Applications accepted from: All persons interested
Division: Financial Reporting & Operations
Reporting Location: 611 Walker St.
Workdays & Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm *Subject to Change*
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work under the area manager on the following tasks and responsibilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Query large data sets from SAP, analyze the data, and prepare financial reports.
- Perform accounting functions such as journal entries, reviewing support for journal entries, year-end accruals, reconciliations of the trial balance, variance analysis, and other technical accounting duties
- Use spreadsheet software to create dashboards, analyses, data forecasts, cash flows, and expense and budget analysis
- Request and validate for adequacy or prepare documents in response to audits, monitoring, and reviews; provide guidance to responses and follow-up requests
- Executes internal review programs, communicates findings to management, and prepares draft reports which include formal recommendations to management for review and implementation
- Acts as a liaison to assigned City departments to provide assistance in handling inquiries and problems.
- Assists with the coordination and fulfillment of compliance and audit requests.
- Participants in improvements to citywide operations and processes.
- Reviews, analyzes, and recommends enhancements to financial programs and systems.
- Assists with preparation of ad-hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Coordinates with external agencies and City staff to ensure compliance with funding agreements, audit, and reporting requirements
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.
Requirements
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related filed is required.
Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
None
Qualifications
Preferences will be given to candidates based on the following:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently under strict time deadlines; able to organize heavy workloads and prioritize multiple responsibilities; good organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
- Advance knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Knowledge of analytical financial operations and researching skills.
- Knowledge of and experience with municipal budgeting, accounting, auditing, and reporting procedures.
**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. **
Additional Information
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED Department may administer skills assessment test SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: NOIf yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATIONFactors 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: 25
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832)393-6051.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (832)393-6051or TTY 7-1-1.
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
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.
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