Accountant Associate - FRO

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Posting Number: 34480

Division: Financial Reporting & Operations

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Subject to Change*

Description Of Duties / Essential Functions

Performs a variety of entry-level professional accounting duties, such as gathering financial information, preparing reconciliation statements and entering financial (Accounts Payable) transactions to assist in maintaining sound records for the department in the processing of citywide Accounts Payable.

• Maintains accurate accounting records by preparing, entering or verifying simple accounts payable transactions.
• Prepares payment vouchers and processes day-to-day accounts payable transactions
• Answers customer inquiries
• Processing of citywide Accounts Payable transactions
• Monitors assigned accounting controls in the maintenance of cost accounting and/or finding systems
• May contact other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve routine problems
  
  

Respond to vendor issues or inquiries. Assist in maintaining policies and procedures. Ability to apply specific guidelines, internal controls and methodologies. Ability to analyze and/or maintain large quantities of Accounts Payable data. Ability to work independently under strict time deadlines. Ability to organize heavy workloads and prioritize multiple responsibilities.

Researches and responds to internal and external customer inquiries regarding the payment of invoices, payment of employee reimbursements or status of vendor setup requests. Ensures all documentation and authorization is received according to guidelines. Discusses questionable information with user departments or team leads and ensures corrections are processed.

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.

Education

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field such as Finance.

Experience Requirements

No experience is required

Four years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement. An Associate's 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

Preference will be given to individual who is a critical thinker, strong in analytical work, strong in excel skills, 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.

• 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

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

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: 14

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.cf m or call (832)393-6051.

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 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.