Financial Analyst II
About the role
Division: Administrative Service Division, Section: Business Management - Account Receivable. Location: 8000 N Stadium Dr, Houston, TX 77054. Applications accepted from all persons interested.
Responsibilities
Manages and coordinates key Accounts Receivable, revenue, billing, cash management, and financial reporting activities for the department. This role requires strong knowledge of financial operations, accounting principles, internal controls, and departmental revenue processes.
- Manage departmental Accounts Receivable, revenue, billing, cash management, and financial reporting operations.
- Oversee occupancy and lease billing, revenue forecasting, budget projections, and monthly financial reporting.
- Analyze financial reports and transactions to identify discrepancies, trends, risks, and opportunities for corrective action.
- Review and validate financial data for grant receivables, ACH payments, deposits, and other revenue transactions to ensure accurate and timely SAP recording.
- Perform year-end accruals and reversals to ensure revenue is properly recognized in the appropriate fiscal year.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records through the review, preparation, and verification of financial transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Prepare, review, and process journal entries related to cash receipts, ACH payments, deposits, fund transfers, chargebacks, online refunds, and revenue adjustments.
- Provide financial guidance and support for special projects, process improvements, and other departmental initiatives as assigned.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
Experience: One (1) year of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field required.
Substitutions: Five 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 plus three years of pertinent professional or para‑professional experience may also substitute; a Master's degree in a field directly related to the job may substitute for the experience requirement.
License: Valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's driving policy (AP 2‑2).
Selection/Skills Tests: None; however, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.
Skills
Preference is given to eligible veteran applicants who meet the qualifications.
- Working knowledge of the SAP financial system
- Familiarity with processing financial transactions
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Highly detail‑oriented
Pay
Pay Grade 18.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (subject to change).