Financial Analyst IV - Accounts Payable (FRO)

Position Details<br />Job Classification: FINANCIAL ANALYST IV – Accounts Payables<br /><br />Division: Financial Reporting &amp; Operations<br /><br />Section: Accounts Payable<br /><br />Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street<br /><br />Workdays &amp; Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (Subject to Change)<br /><br />Description of Duties / Essential Functions<br />The Financial Analyst IV serves as a senior‑level leader within the Accounts Payable (AP) division, responsible for overseeing AP operations, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting citywide financial management. Reporting to the Division Manager, this role provides supervisory oversight to AP staff and acts as the division lead in the manager’s absence. The position plays a key role in financial reporting, policy development, and process improvement across the organization.<br /><br />Lead and support daily Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, vouchers, purchase orders, journal vouchers, and departmental billing.<br /><br />Review and analyze financial statements, schedules, and expenditure reports; reconcile AP activity with City financial records and make necessary adjustments.<br /><br />Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, vendor issues, and posting errors within the City’s financial accounting system.<br /><br />Compile, measure, and analyze AP metrics to support citywide central services and operational decision‑making.<br /><br />Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and approval requirements.<br /><br />Supervise and provide guidance to senior accountants, accountants, accountant associates and senior account clerks within the AP group.<br /><br />Serve as liaison to internal departments, external agencies, and vendors to resolve inquiries, complaints, and payment‑related issues.<br /><br />Respond to internal and external customer inquiries regarding payments, reimbursements, and vendor setup status.<br /><br />Perform journal corrections and ensure proper documentation and signature approvals.<br /><br />Assist management in developing and updating financial policies, procedures, and process improvements.<br /><br />Support special accounting projects and perform other duties as assigned.<br /><br />Working Conditions<br />The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.<br /><br />Minimum Requirements<br />Education: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.<br /><br />Experience: 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.<br /><br />License: None.<br /><br />Preferences<br /><br />Advanced knowledge of accounts payable, financial analysis, and governmental accounting practices is strongly desired.<br /><br />Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and resolve complex issues.<br /><br />Proven leadership experience with the ability to guide and develop accounting staff is strongly desired.<br /><br />Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.<br /><br />Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary Information<br />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:<br /><br />Pay Grade: 25<br /><br />Equal Opportunity Employer<br />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.<br /><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr