Financial Analyst III -FMS
City of Houston · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
FinanceFull-time
General Summary
Assists in coordinating the development and implementation of a variety of financial policies, programs, techniques and analyses to effectively prepare budgets and special projects.
Responsibilities
- Process & capitalize purchased assets and HPW / CUS projects.
- Process and retire asset replacements for completed projects and controlled assets.
- Capitalize and retire asphalt, concrete and bridge assets.
- Analyze, capitalize and retire GSD projects.
- Analyze, capitalize and retire DPC projects.
- Prepare documents for purchase asset audit selections.
- Create and reconcile year‑end accruals.
- Perform other duties and special projects as requested.
- Create journal entries as needed.
Working Conditions
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment. This is a Department of Public Works & Engineering Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
- Three years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related area.
- Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field may substitute for two years of the above experience requirement.
- No license required.
Preferences
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or CPA candidate.
- Strong background and knowledge in financial statement preparation, asset management accounting, and SAP experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Preference given to eligible veteran applicants who meet the qualifications.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (subject to change).
Location
Financial Management Services/Financial Reporting & Fixed Assets, 611 Walker, 24th Floor.