FINANCIAL ANALYST IV

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　　FINANCIAL ANALYST IV

　　Salary

　　$74,979.06 - $96,149.04 Annually

　　Location

　　4200 Leeland

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　33072

　　Department

　　Houston Public Works

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/19/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　POSITION OVERVIEW

　　Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

　　Section: BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

　　Reporting Location: *4200 LEELAND

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

　　*Subject to change

　　DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　The Financial Analyst IV duties will include but are not limited to:

　　Provide financial, analytical, and administrative services to the Sr. Staff Analyst of Business Support Services.

　　Acts as liaison to assigned departments, areas, or agencies in handling financial activities, such as utility revenue, operating budget, and capital expenditures.

　　Maintains, monitors, and prepares monthly projections and analyzes budget activity and department objectives to prevent potential problems while conforming to administrative goals.

　　Perform complex financial analysis and resolve expenditure or revenue concerns by implementing alternative solutions.

　　Assists the Service Line in the effective discharge of responsibilities by furnishing analyses, appraisals, recommendations, and information concerning the activities and programs reviewed.

　　Developing, maintaining, and reporting on monthly and quarterly customer service, operating and financial metrics.

　　Compile and analyze data; interpret results and draw conclusions and make recommendations.

　　Expected to help cultivate new approaches for data analysis and presentation to service line leadership team.

　　Utilize SAP financial entries to analyze, reconcile and regularly notify appropriate stake holders including fiscal management service.

　　Act as a liaison to Customer Account Services related to internal and external audit inquiries by contacting appropriate area and compiling a response.

　　Development of nonroutine reports and presentations to Senior Management; use of current technology to produce, deliver, and distribute reports and analysis.

　　Reporting and analysis related to annual budget and quarterly forecasting process.

　　Prepares, edits and revises Department / Service Line correspondence, and procedures manuals.

　　Completes special projects as assigned regarding financial, administrative, professional, management and community issues and problems of simple to medium complexity.

　　May perform other departmental programs as assigned.

　　WORKING CONDITIONS

　　A portion of these duties will involve the ability to be detailed, speak and write effectively; otherwise, regular office atmosphere with occasional periods of stooping, bending, and lifting up 20 pounds.

　　This is a Houston Public Works position at the Tier II Level.

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

　　EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

　　EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

　　Six (6) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are 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

　　PREFERENCES

　　Preference will be given to candidates who display well developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ideal candidate will possess an understanding of financial and budgeting concepts and will be advanced in Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred candidate will also have experience in the following skills:

　　SAP and Advanced MS Excel

　　Revenue accounting and auditing

　　Analytical financial operations’ research skill

　　Knowledge of municipal budgeting, accounting, and reporting procedures

　　Cost Allocation and daily accounting processing

　　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

　　The Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

　　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: 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 active posting period. 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 (832-393-6737).

　　If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.393-6737). (TTY 7-1-1)

　　If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

　　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.

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

　　Benefits include:

　　• Medical

　　• Dental

　　• Vision

　　• Wellness

　　• Life insurance

　　• Long-term disability

　　• Retirement pension

　　• 457 deferred compensation plan

　　• Employee Assistance Program

　　• 10 days of vacation each year

　　• 10 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

　　• Flexible schedules

　　• Professional development opportunities

　　• Transportation/parking plan

　　• Section 125 pretax deductions

　　• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

　　• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

　　For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

　　01

　　Which of the following best describes your completed education AND verifiable work experience?

　　High School Diploma/ GED

　　Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.

　　Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.

　　Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.

　　None of the above

　　02

　　How many years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed do you have?

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 - 2 years

　　3 - 4 years

　　5 - 6 years

　　7 years or more

　　No Experience

　　03

　　How many years of experience do you have managing substantially projects (i.e. audits,)?

　　1 - 3 years

　　4 - 7 years

　　8 years or more

　　I have no experience

　　04

　　How many years of experience do you have drafting original correspondence?

　　1 - 3 years

　　4 - 7 years

　　8 years or more

　　None of the above

　　05

　　Please indicate your level of experience with SAP.

　　I have no experience with SAP

　　1 - 3 years

　　4 - 7 years

　　8 years or more

　　06

　　Please indicate your level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

　　Basic Microsoft Office Suite

　　Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite

　　Advanced Microsoft Office suite

　　None of the above

　　07

　　What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

　　Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.

　　Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands.

　　Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA.

　　None

　　08

　　Explain how you would use Excel to analyze and manipulate a set of data. (See resume will delay your application)

　　09

　　Give an example of your experience creating, editing, and presenting presentations. (See resume will delay your application)

　　10

　　Describe a time when you analyzed data and used the results to make a business decision. (See resume will delay your application)

　　11

　　Describe a time in which you had to make a decision when you did not have all of the facts available. What process did you follow for making the decision? What was the outcome of your decision? Were you satisfied with the results? (See resume will delay your application)

　　12

　　Are you currently a City of Houston employee?

　　Yes

　　No

　　13

　　Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

　　Yes

　　No

　　14

　　Have you completely and truthfully answered question #9 on the application regarding employment gaps? (failing to clarify employment gaps may result in the disqualification or delay of your application.)

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question