Financial Analyst IV - Accounts Payable (FRO) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/newprint/4764541) Apply  Financial Analyst IV - Accounts Payable (FRO) Salary $2,910.59 - $3,514.91 Biweekly Location 611 Walker Street Job Type Full Time Job Number 35822 Department Finance Division FIN-FINANCIAL REPORTING OPERATIONS (FRO) Opening Date 12/17/2024 Closing Date 12/26/2024 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION OVERVIEW Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Job Classification: FINANCIAL ANALYST IV – Accounts Payable Division: Financial Reporting & Operations Section: Accounts Payable Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm *Subject to Change* DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The primary function of this position is Accounts Payable. Report to Division Manager and manages and supervises the accounts payable staff activities in the absence of the Division Manager. Prepares and reviews financial statements, schedules, and other documents necessary to communicate accounting information to management. Reviews daily, weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports and invoices for accuracy and completeness; reconciles reports against City financial records; makes changes and/or adjustments to reports if necessary; notifies supervisor of changes as required. Will supervise and provide guidance to senior accountants, accountants and/or senior account clerks within the Accounts Payable group. Assists manager and management in developing/updating policies and procedures; assists management in decision-making practices. + Reviews and processes invoices, vouchers, department bills, journal vouchers, purchase orders, etc., for submission to the Controller's office. + Research problems with invoices to expedite payment of bills. + Measures, compiles, and analyzes metrics to assist in citywide central services accounts payable activities. + Analyzes and reconciles daily and monthly expenditures reports. + Maintains proper control and procedures in processing accounting transactions. + Research problems and/or management inquiries associated with posting transactions to the City's automated financial accounting system. + Acts as a liaison to external agencies and organizations to provide assistance in handling inquiries, complaints, or problem areas. + Researches and responds to internal and external customer inquiries regarding the payment of invoices, payment of employee reimbursements or status of vendor setup requests. + Provides support to departments and divisions on issues related to processing payments and chargebacks. + Performs Journal Corrections. + Reviews and ensures appropriate signature approvals on document. + Assists with our special accounting projects or other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Six years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement. Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None PREFERENCES Preferences will be given to candidates with familiarity with vendor management, medical billing and coding; HIPAA rules and patient privacy is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to details and accuracy and candidates who are independent thinker with a strong work ethic and internal motivation. **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, and the applicant must successfully complete a skills-assessment relevant to job description. SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing 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. The salary range is: 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) 393-6051. If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6051. (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 + Supplemental Insurance + Life insurance + Long-term disability + Retirement pension + 457 deferred compensation plan + Employee Assistance Program + 10 days of vacation each year + 11 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 For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html 01 Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines 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 02 Which scenario best describes your completed education AND verifiable years of experience? + Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a closely related AND at least four (4) years of professional experience in finance, economics budget analysis or a closely related field. + Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a closely related AND less than four (4) years of professional experience in finance, economics budget analysis or a closely related field. + Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related AND at least six (6) years of professional experience in finance, economics budget analysis or a closely related field. + Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related AND less than six (6) years of professional experience in finance, economics budget analysis or a closely related field. + None of the above. 03 How would you rate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel? + Beginner – Create a new document, enter text, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; format cells, rows, and columns; modify a database and insert data from another; application; create title and bullet slides; work with text, drawn objects, and drawing tools. + Intermediate – Create mail merges, sort and filter them; customize toolbars; run and record Macros; filter data and manage a filtered list; create and modify some Macro commands; create, modify, and format charts; create basic Macros to automate forms and data entry; customize the appearance and functionality of reports; use hyperlinks and perform data integration. + Advanced – Manage Macro commands, create dialogue boxes, and understand the notions of Visual Basic application programming; use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS); work with Pivot Tables; manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption; use Visual Basic to create a public function or event procedures, or add general procedures in a form module; plan and examine an application, develop a distributed application design. + No Experience 04 What is your level of proficiency utilizing SAP Financial Systems? + Beginner + Intermediate + Advance + I have no experience utilizing SAP Financial Systems 05 If you indicated you have SAP Financial Systems experience to question #4 above, briefly describe your experience utilizing SAP Financial Systems and Accounts Receivable functions. If no experience, please indicate "N/A". (Please note: stating 'See Resume' may delay your application process.) 06 How many years of verifiable experience do you have performing financial monitoring and auditing of vendor accounts? + Less than one (1) year of experience + One (1) year of experience + Two (2) years of experience + Three (3) years of experience + More than (3) years of experience + I have no accounts payable experience 07 How many years of verifiable accounts payable experience do you have? + Less than one (1) year of experience + One (1) year of experience + Two (2) years of experience + Three (3) years of experience + More than (3) years of experience + I have no supervisory experience 08 Please indicate how many years of verifiable hands-on experience you have performing reconciliations. + 1 year, but less than 4 years + 4 years, but less than 6 years + 6 years or more + No years of verifiable reconciliation experience 09 Are you currently a City of Houston Finance employee? + Yes + No Required Question