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The City of Houston SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (MFD) in Houston, Texas
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (MFD)
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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (MFD)
Salary
$2,616.00 - $3,110.63 Biweekly
Location
Houston
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
36266
Department
Parks and Recreation
Division
Management and Finance
Opening Date
02/12/2025
Closing Date
2/20/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: All Persons Interested
DIVISION/SECTION: Management and Finance/Grants Section
WORKDAYS & HOURS: M – F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.*
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Management and Finance team. The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:
Prepares financial statements, journal entries, schedules, and other documents for accuracy.
Communicate accounting information to project managers and grantors. Enter documentation into SAP.
Assist the project/program managers on the operation of their grants to ensure compliance with all applicable Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars along with other federal and state certifications and assurances.
Work with Project Managers to analyze grant Statement of Costs and pay estimates to reconcile expenditures and receive reimbursements.
Comply with grant requirements under the Code of Federal Regulations (2C.F.R Park 200), Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS), and regulations issued by the grantor agency, state or federal agencies and updates grantees of any regulatory changes.
Prepares the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), subrecipient data and reviews the data collection from the federal audit clearinghouse and the reconciliation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending.
Submit documentation to Finance for closing grants.
Assist in drafting, editing and reviewing for Requests for Council (RCA), Letters of Agreement (LOA), Requests for Quotations (ROQ), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Contracts for grant and bond funded projects.
Maintain files for proposals, agreements, contracts, correspondences, transactions and reports for each grant assigned.
Reconcile and verify Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, Special Fund and Capital Funds to SAP Financial System.
Assist with special accounting projects as required and other duties assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.
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
Three (3) years of experience in professional accounting are 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.
A Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field, such as Finance, may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
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 Yes
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 20
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 (832-395-7091).
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.395-7091). (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 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, 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
02
Please select the best scenario below that describes your level of education.
High School Diploma/GED, with a minimum of 18 hours in Accounting
Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field such as Finance, with a minimum of 18 hours in Accounting.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field such as Finance, with a minimum of 18 hours in Accounting.
Master's degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field such as Finance, with a minimum of 18 hours in Accounting.
None of the above
03
How many years of professional accounting experience do you have?
Less than 1 year experience
1 year but less than 3 years experience
3 years but less that 5 years experience
5 years but less than 7 years experience
7 years or more experience
04
Do you have a valid/current driver's license?
Yes
No
My license is currently restricted, suspended or revoked.
05
Are you willing and able to work the following shifts? (Check all that apply).
Weekends
Holidays
Evenings
None of the above
06
How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
1 - 2 years
3 - 4 years
5 years or more
I do not have any supervisory experience
07
As a minimum educational requirement, do you have 18 hours of college level Accounting?
Yes
No
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