Financial Analyst III

Financial Analyst III Print () Apply  Financial Analyst III Salary $63,264.76 - $76,945.70 Annually Location Houston Job Type Full Time Job Number 37557 Department Houston Public Works Opening Date 11/18/2025 Closing Date 12/1/2025 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions POSITION OVERVIEW APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: All Persons Interested SERVICE LINE/SECTION: Financial Management Services/Financial Reporting & Fixed Assets REPORTING LOCATION: 611 Walker St.; 24th Floor WORKDAYS & HOURS: Monday – Friday/8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.* *Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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 Vehicle and Other Purchase Assets Process and Retire Vehicle and Controlled Assets Disposals Review and Process Surplus and Salvage Report Coordinate Annual Physical Inventory and Facilities Insurance 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 The office environment is physically comfortable and has no major sources of discomfort; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional periods of stooping, bending, and be able to lift 40 pounds. This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Four (4) 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 Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting/Finance. A Certified Public Account (CPA) license or a CPA candidate applicant. Experience working with governmental accounting practices. Strong background and knowledge in financial statement preparation, asset management accounting, and SAP experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Strong written and verbal communication skills. 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 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 21 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: or call 832-393-6120. If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.393.6120). (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 01 Please select the best scenario below that describes your level of education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field Master' s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field None of the above 02 How many years of professional experience in finance, economics, or budget analysis do you have? Less than 2 years of experience 2 years but less than 4 years 4 years but less than 6 years 6 years but less than 8 years 8 years but less than 9 years 9 years or more I have no experience 03 Which of the following best describes your professional accounting experience? Less than 4 years 4 years but less than 6 years of experience 6 years but less than 8 years of experience 8 years or more of experience 04 What is your degree concentration? Accounting Finance Business Admininstration None of the above 05 How many years of professional experience do you have in a supervisory or management capacity? Less than 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 to 4 years 4 years of more I have no supervisory experience 06 Are you currently a Certified Public Accountant or CPA candidate ? Yes No 07 If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate the state of record for your license. If no, enter N/A. 08 Do you have a working knowledge of SAP Financial Systems? Yes No 09 Please explain your progressive professional experience working with SAP Financial Systems. 10 Briefly describe your background in asset management accounting. 11 Briefly describe your experience with governmental (fund) accounting and Sap Financial Reporting. 12 Which of the following best describes your experience with Microsoft Office Products? BEGINNER: Perform daily word processing tasks in Word, enter correct data, create a database, import data from Excel in Access, format cells, rows and columns in Excel, create a PowerPoint presentation file with a title slide, bullet points and place in slide loop mode; creates a new e-mail message, checking e-mail in Outlook. INTERMEDIATE: Basic formatting and create a variety of templates, mail merges in Word; create primary key to associate data between multiple tables, create a select query in Access; create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets & charts in Excel; add special affects to presentation (design and animation) in PowerPoint; reply, forward, print and delete an e-mail message in Outlook. ADVANCED: Manage table data, sort and filter merges in Word, create a split form and report and back up your databases in Access; use the filter and formula functions to manipulate data in Excel; transition presentation slides, link Excel charts to presentation and add voice in PowerPoint; delete e-mails from the Inbox, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders, Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar. EXPERT: Produce table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks in Word, manage Macro commands, and manage database objects in Access, use advance formula functions (Vlookup, IF, IS) manage macro commands, group rows in Excel; publish presentation online, embed objects into presentation in PowerPoint; managing multiple calendars, set rules for incoming mail, create subfolders for mail to be placed in Outlook. I have no experience working with Microsoft Office Products. 13 Are you currently a City of Houston employee, who is still on probation (employed during the past 12 months or promoted during the past 6 months)? Yes No 14 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 Required Question