Accountant Associate

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.