Financial Analyst IV - Accounts Payable (FRO)

About the role

The Financial Analyst IV serves as a senior-level leader within the Accounts Payable (AP) division, responsible for overseeing AP operations, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting citywide financial management. Reporting to the Division Manager, this role provides supervisory oversight to AP staff and acts as the division lead in the manager’s absence. The position plays a key role in financial reporting, policy development, and process improvement across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, vouchers, purchase orders, journal vouchers, and departmental billing.
• Review and analyze financial statements, schedules, and expenditure reports; reconcile AP activity with City financial records and make necessary adjustments.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, vendor issues, and posting errors within the City’s financial accounting system.
• Compile, measure, and analyze AP metrics to support citywide central services and operational decision-making.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and approval requirements.
• Serve as liaison to internal departments, external agencies, and vendors to resolve inquiries, complaints, and payment-related issues.
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries regarding payments, reimbursements, and vendor setup status.
• Perform journal corrections and ensure proper documentation and signature approvals.
• Aid management in developing and updating financial policies, procedures, and process improvements.
• Support special accounting projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
• Four 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.
• Advanced knowledge of accounts payable, financial analysis, and governmental accounting practices is strongly desired.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and resolve complex issues.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to guide and develop accounting staff is strongly desired.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to details and accuracy.
• Candidates who are independent thinkers with a strong work ethic and internal motivation are preferred.

Benefits

**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.
• 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.
• All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
• EEO 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.