About the Department

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: FINANCIAL ANALYST IV – Accounts Payables
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 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.

Key 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.
Supervise and provide guidance to senior accountants, accountants, accountant associates and senior account clerks within the AP group.
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.
Assist management in developing and updating financial policies, procedures, and process improvements.
Support special accounting projects and perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

Position Duties

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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.

Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following:

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 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. **

Other Qualifications

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.

Benefits

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
13 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

Supplemental Questions

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?

Which scenario best describes your completed education?

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
Master's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
None of the above.

If you answered that you have a college degree, what was your field of study? (if you do not have a degree write N/A)

How many years do you have of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field?

Less than 2 years
2 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 6 years
6 or more years
None of the above

What is your level of proficiency utilizing SAP Financial Systems?

Beginner
Intermediate
Advance
I have no experience utilizing SAP Financial Systems

If you indicated that you have experience with SAP Financial Systems, please describe your experience with SAP and Accounts Payable functions? (see resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A).

Which statement best describes your experience managing Accounts Payable operations?

I have not worked in Accounts Payable.
I have processed basic invoices but have not overseen AP functions.
I have handled full cycle AP processing and resolved invoice issues.
I have led or supervised AP operations, including high volume processing and staff oversight.

What is your experience preparing or reviewing financial statements and expenditure reports?

I have not prepared or reviewed financial reports.
I have reviewed basic reports prepared by others.
I have prepared and analyzed financial reports with some supervision.
I have independently prepared, reviewed, and analyzed complex financial statements and schedules.*

How would you describe your experience with financial reconciliations?

I have no reconciliation experience.
I have performed simple reconciliations with guidance.
I have independently reconciled monthly or annual reports.
I have led complex reconciliations involving multiple systems or large datasets

What is your experience with automated financial accounting systems (e.g., ERP systems)?

How familiar are you with maintaining internal controls in AP processing?

Not familiar.
Somewhat familiar but limited experience applying them.
Experienced in following established internal controls.
Experienced in implementing, monitoring, and improving internal controls.

Please describe your experience supervising accounting/accounts payable staff?

Are you currently a City of Houston Finance employee?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: City of Houston
Address: 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002
Website: https://www.houstontx.gov/

Financial Analyst IV - Accounts Payable (FRO)