Accountant Associate Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/newprint/4824423) Apply  Accountant Associate Salary $22.23 - $25.18 Hourly Location 2999 South Wayside Job Type Full Time Job Number 36247 Department Parks and Recreation Division Facilities Management & Development Opening Date 02/07/2025 Closing Date 2/14/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION OVERVIEW Accountant Associate – Management & Finance Applications accepted from: ALL PERSON INTERESTED Division: Management and Finance Reporting Location: 2999 S. Wayside Dr./ Houston, Tx, 77023 Workdays & Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday *Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Performs a variety of entry-level professional accounting duties, such as processing all payments such as (Vendor invoice, Contractor payroll, Travel/Milage another misc. payments). + Processes all A/P Payments for the department. Adhere to the vendor payment terms in the SAP Vendor Display table to ensure payments are timely and accurate. In addition to payments such as Sport Contractors Payroll, Travel Advance & Liquidation, Milage reimbursement and another miscellaneous payment. Maintains the departments' A/P invoices for archiving. + Creates ad hoc spreadsheets for Service Release Orders (SRO) and Good Receipts/Invoice Receipts. + Work with the Controller’s Office to clear the GR/IR balance at fiscal year-end. + Communicates the best resolution for invoices payments and billing discrepancies to vendors. + Responds to Internal/External Auditor’s A/P payment inquiries for the Single Audit. + Demonstrates the ability to interact and communicate with Internal and External customers via emails, phone, or Teams Meeting. + Other responsibility will be to pick up, collect, and distributes departmental mail. WORKING CONDITIONS This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field such as Finance. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS No experience is required. Substitution: Four years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement. Substitution: An Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field and two years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None PREFERENCES PREFERENCES Preference will be given to individual who is a critical thinker, strong in analytical work, highly adaptable, calm under pressure, cooperative, team-player and possesses the initiative and independence to identify solutions. The ability to work fast, with minimal supervision, and produce required results timely is essential. **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 skills assessment test. 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 INFORMATIONGENERAL FUNDS 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: 14 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applicationswill 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 currently a City of Houston employee, who is still on probation (employed during the past 12 mo. or promoted during the past 6 mo.)? + Yes + No 02 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 03 What is your degree concentration? + Purchasing + Accounting + Business Administration + Finance + Other + I have no degree 04 What is the highest level of completed education you have obtained? + Less than High School Diploma/GED + High School Diploma/GED + Associate degree + Bachelor degree + Master degree or higher 05 How many years of professional or para-professional experience do you possess? + less than 2 years + 2 years + 3 years + 4 or more years + No experience 06 How many years of experience do you have responding to vendors issues? + Less than 3 years + 3 years + 4 or more years + No Exeperience 07 How many years of experience do you have in Accounts Payable? + Less than 3 years + 3 or more years + No experience Required Question