FINANCIAL ANALYST I

Financial Analyst I

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to serve as a Financial Analyst I within the Management & Finance Division. The Financial Analyst I performs routine technical financial work involving the processing and analysis of financial transactions, preparation of financial reports and work papers, revenue budget support, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial data analysis.

The selected candidate will perform the duties below:

• Enter Cash Receipts (CRs) from Parks and Recreation locations into SAP.
• Download daily ACH report from Chase Bank to record accounts receivable payments at HPARD locations.
• Bank reconciliation for the park and Recreation general depository account.
• Prepare journal entries for monies sent to the Headquarters location along with documentation in SAP. Process with accuracy and communicate accounting information to personnel.
• Assists with the annual revenue budget. Update/email information to Cost Center Managers. Communicate schedules to personnel when to complete/return. Once Form 1's information is returned, meet with Cost Center Managers to review for accuracy and enter BudPrep system.
• Forecast Revenue Current Budget Projection on all Funds. Analyzing and reporting any abnormal variances that may cause shortages.
• Be responsible for monthly MFOR submittal in a timely without errors to Supervisor.
• Abide by all Department Policies and Procedures for cash management when deposits are received or generated. Confirm that all supporting documents are correct and accurate.
• Support all other Parks and Recreation divisions as needed.
• Create Purchase requisitions for the Parks divisions as quotes are presented.
• Track Houston Parks Board requisitions and provide account balance after each request.
• Reconcile Houston Parks Board accounts when monthly account balances are received from HPB accounting staff.
• Create journal entries from Active Network generated reports for HPARD locations that are cashless. All other duties as assigned.

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking and standing. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, such as occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal etc.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field. Experience Requirements No experience is required.

Substitution: Four 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 two years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement.

License Requirements None

Preferences

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.

• Experience working with SAP or another financial management system.
• Experience processing cash receipts or accounts receivable transactions.
• Experience performing bank or account reconciliations.
• Experience preparing journal entries.
• Experience with revenue budgeting or forecasting.
• Experience preparing financial reports.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience preparing purchase requisitions.
• Experience working with governmental or municipal financial operations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

General Information

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Safety Impact Position YES If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. Salary Information General Funded 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 15 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: To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you need special services or accommodations, call View phone number on click.appcast.io) or (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. 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.

Benefits

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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