Senior Staff Analyst (FRO) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/newprint/4815412) Apply  Senior Staff Analyst (FRO) Salary $4,109.08 - $4,314.54 Biweekly Location 611 Walker Street Job Type Full Time Job Number 36154 Department Finance Division FIN-FINANCIAL REPORTING OPERATIONS (FRO) Opening Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date 2/14/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION OVERVIEW Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Job Classification: Senior Staff Analyst 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 Responsible for providing professional analytical, administrative and/or management services in areas related to Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Grants and other financial areas as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: + Investigates and makes recommendations for addressing issues of medium and high complexity and/or sensitivity. + Assigned management responsibilities on financial function with Financial Reporting and Operations division and function as a lead. + Complies data, produces information and interprets results through conclusion and recommendation formulation. Develops reports, special documents or publications as assigned. + Completes special projects as assigned, working on a wide variety if financial, administrative, professional and management issues and problems of medium and high complexity. + Represent the division and department at meetings and functions to gather information and articulate opinions and recommendations. + Participates in the development of management and administrative policies and procedures with both short- and long-term objectives. + Analyze and review management practices and procedures and develop recommendations for improvement. + Interpret administrative policies and oversee communication with department personnel regarding such policies. + Participate in evaluation and design of workflow, processes, various operations systems, etc. + Develop technological solutions and systems for continuous improvement programs and other appropriate applications. + Negotiate solutions for problems of medium to high complexity as assigned by the supervisor and/or management. WORKING CONDITIONS This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed. Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Five years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed required. Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None PREFERENCES Preferences will be given to candidates with knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), 2 CFR Part 200 Office of Management and budget (OMB), guidelines and demonstrates abilities in handling various projects simultaneously developing cost models. Experience in interpreting and remaining in compliance with federal and state regulations related to grants management. Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience in grant writing and management; SAP and financial reporting experience as well as applicants with strong Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher. Work is substantially complex and varied and requires the interpretation of technical and detailed guidelines, policies and procedures in combination. Analytical ability is needed to gather and interpret data. **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 The department will 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. Pay Grade: 28 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 or call (832)393-6051. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm. 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 the 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, 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 best describes your education and experience? + High School Diploma/GED + Associate Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or beyond + I have no education 03 Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree? + Finance + Business Administration + Public Administration + Accounting + Other + I have no degree 04 Which best describes your years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience + Less than three (3) years' experience + Three (3) to four (4) years' experience + Five (5) to six (6) years' experience + Seven (7) to eight (8) years' experience + Nine (9) or more years' experience 05 Which of the following best describes your experience in Governmental Accounting? + Less than one (1) year of experience + One (1) year of experience + Two (2) years' experience + Three (3) years' experience + Four (4) years' experience + Five (5) years' experience + More than five (5) years' experience + I have no experience 06 Please indicate your level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. + BASIC MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create a new document, enter text, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; format cells, rows, and columns; modify a database and insert data from another; application; create title and bullet slides; work with text, drawn objects, and drawing tools. + INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create mail merges, sort and filter them; customize toolbars; run and record Macros; filter data and manage a filtered list; create and modify some Macro commands; create, modify, and format charts; create basic Macros to automate forms and data entry; customize the appearance and functionality of reports; use hyperlinks and perform data integration. + ADVANCED MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: 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. + None of the above 07 Please indicate which of the following you have strong knowledge of and have worked with on a daily or weekly basis. (Check all that apply) + Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) + 2 CFR Part 200 Office Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines + Interpreting and remaining in compliance with federal and state regulations related to grants management + Experience with Accounting and Financial Reporting + Experience with Internal Control and Audit + None of the above 08 Please explain your experience for all checked item in Question 7? (Please note: stating 'See Resume' may delay your application process) 09 How many years of verifiable progressive professional experience do you have in SAP financial systems, fund management, financial reporting, analysis and reconciliation? + Less than one (1) year of experience + 1 - 2 years of experience + 3 - 4 years of experience + 4 - 5 years of experience + More than 5 years of experience + I have no experience 10 Please explain your progressive professional experience in financial reporting, analysis and reconciliation? (Please note: stating 'See Resume' may delay your application process) 11 Please describe your experience in SAP Funds Management? (Please note: 'See Resume' may delay your application process) 12 Are you currently a City of Houston Finance Employee? + Yes + No Required Question