Financial Analyst IV

Posting number: 39456

Department: Finance

Division: FIN-FINANCIAL REPORTING OPERATIONS (FRO)

Job classification: FINANCIAL ANALYST IV

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Summary

Applications accepted fromApplications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division: Financial Reporting & Operations
Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm *Subject to Change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serve as primary support to management in the Financial Reporting & Operations Division.

• Coordinates andreviewsdepartmental operations andprocedures with regards to accounts receivable and citywide collections.
• Analyze vendor reports and data for use in City’s monthly financial reports; generate and implement initiatives for improving efficiency within the division.
• Vendor Management of EMS vendors (primary and secondary)
• Monitor cost center expenditures and general ledger account functions such as reconciliations, journal entries and data analysis.
• Review procedures and prepare year end entries and analysis.
• Review daily journal entry input and reconciliation to record Emergency Medical Services (EMS) activity and other financial activity.
• Assist in Monthly/annual financial reporting, which includes EMS refund reconciliation, Liens reconciliation and review, cash receipts report reconciliation and year-end audit entries and reporting.
• Review financial transactions including research and analysis of financial accounting and operating activities.
• Manage and review vendor invoices while ensuring all invoices are tracked and paid by the established due dates.
• Coordinates and prepares financial transactions and management reports, such as monthly projections, annual projections, journal entries and audit responses.
• Acts as a liaison to external agencies and organizations to provide assistance in handling inquiries, complaints or problem areas.
• Work with outside parties to resolve issues and respond to both internal and external requests for customer service.
• Provide recommendations by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Developsvarious managementreportsforimplementation.
• Increase productivity by streamlining accounting processes and coordinating information requirements.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications and contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested by division and department management.

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

Examples of 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

Qualifications

Preferences will be given to candidates with familiarity with vendor management, medical billing and coding; HIPAA rules and patient privacy is a plus. 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.

Supplemental 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.

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.
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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.