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The City of Houston Accountant - FRO in Houston, Texas
Accountant - FRO
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Accountant - FRO
Salary
$2,140.00 - $2,317.60 Biweekly
Location
611 Walker Street
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
35580
Department
Finance
Division
FIN-FINANCIAL REPORTING OPERATIONS (FRO)
Opening Date
11/14/2024
Closing Date
11/21/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Job Classification: Accountant
Division: Financial Reporting & Operations
Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Subject to Change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Primary function of this position is Accounts Payable. Performs professional accounting duties of moderate difficulty in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records; prepares, researches, and analyzes accounting data; prepares intermediate level reports and financial statements; follows city-wide and departmental accounting procedures, directives, and guidelines in researching and analyzing financial data and account status; and prepares a variety of accounting reports. Assists with special accounting projects as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reviews and processes invoices, department bills, journal vouchers, purchase orders, etc., for submission to the Controller's office. Research problems with invoices to expedite payment of bills.
Maintains proper control and procedures in processing accounting transactions.
Research problems and/or management inquiries associated with posting transactions to the City's automated financial accounting system.
Assists with or performs special projects as assigned.
Responds to customer inquiries.
Designates and reviews accounting work assignments for accuracy and completeness.
Provides support to departments and divisions on issues related to processing payments and chargebacks.
Performs journal corrections.
Reviews and ensures appropriate signature approvals on documents.
Ability to assist management in analyzing reports.
Measures, compiles, and analyzes metrics to assist in citywide central services accounts payable activities.
Investigates and resolves vendor issues or inquiries.
Assist in maintaining and updating policies and procedures.
Ability to apply specific guidelines, internal controls and methodologies.
Ability to analyze and/or maintain large quantities of financial data.
Researches and responds to internal and external customer inquiries regarding the payment of invoices, payment of employee reimbursements or status of vendor setup requests.
Ensures all documentation and authorization is received according to guidelines.
Discusses questionable information with user departments or team leads and ensures corrections are processed.
Assist with or performs special projects as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable with discretion of walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field such as Finance, with a minimum of 18 hours in Accounting.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One year of experience as an Accountant Associate or a professional accountant is required.
Professional accounting experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, except for the required minimum of 18 hours in Accounting.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PREFERENCES
Preferences will be given candidates with demonstrated ability to work independently under strict time deadlines; able to organize heavy workloads and prioritize multiple responsibilities; good organizational, verbal and written 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:
Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: NO
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: 17
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. 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.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.
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.
If you need special services or accommodations, please call TTY 7-1-1. If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
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 http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
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?
Yes
No
02
Which scenario best describes your completed education AND verifiable years of experience?
A High School diploma with a minimum of 18 hours in AND at least three (5) years of professional experience as an Accountant Associate or a professional accountant is required.
Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration with a minimum of 18 hours in Accounting AND at least three (3) years of professional experience as an Accountant Associate or a professional accountant is required.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration with a minimum of 18 hours in Accounting AND at least one (1) years of professional experience as an Accountant Associate or a professional accountant is required.
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration with a minimum of 18 hours in Accounting is required AND at least one (1) years of professional experience as an Accountant Associate or a professional accountant is required.
None of the above
03
How would you rate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands.
Advanced – Manage Macro commands, create dialogue boxes, and understand the notions of Visual Basic application programming; use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS); work with Pivot Tables; manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption; use Visual Basic to create a public function or event procedures, or add general procedures in a form module; plan and examine an application, develop a distributed application design.
I have no experience.
04
Which of the following best describes your professional experience in Accounts Payable?
Less than four (4) years' experience.
Four (4) years' experience.
Five (5) years' experience.
Six (6) years' experience.
More than Six (6) years' experience.
I have no experience.
05
What is your level of proficiency utilizing SAP Financial Systems?
SAP Basic functionality: Display reporting or timekeeping use of SAP.
SAP FICO Financial Training: Accounting concepts, applications in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation, accounting cycle for service and merchandising enterprises.
SAP Fixed Assets Module: Manage and monitor fixes assets within the sub-ledger to the general ledger in Financial Accounting.
Other
I have no experience utilizing SAP Financial Systems.
06
Do you have Governmental Accounting experience?
Yes
No
07
If you answered yes to question #6. Please describe your experience with Governmental Accounting.
08
Describe the steps you would take to ensure payment vouchers are accurate and complete prior to entering into the SAP accounting system? What steps would you take to correct the entry if incorrect? (see resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A).
09
Describe your experience in reconciling and analyzing general invoices for payment. (see resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A).
10
Are you currently a City of Houston Finance employee?
Yes
No
Required Question
