FINANCIAL ANALYST III

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: All Persons Interested

Division: Administrative Support Division
Section: Grants Accounting
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*
*Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Health Department is seeking an experienced candidate to serve as a Financial Analyst III to perform the following duties:

• Grant Management and Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison between the Houston Health Department and the City of Houston Finance Department for grant-related financial matters. Coordinate grant award setup, monitor grant life cycles, and review and process grant modifications, budget revisions, and fund transfers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  
• Financial Reconciliation and Grant Closeout: Perform comprehensive reconciliations of grant financial records and SAP data to ensure accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and facilitate the timely soft close and final closeout of grants.
  
• Grant Compliance and Audit Support: Serve as a liaison to grant program managers, internal auditors, and external auditors. Respond to financial inquiries, provide supporting documentation, and assist with audit requests to ensure compliance with grant requirements, applicable regulations, and financial reporting standards.
  
• Financial Reporting and Monitoring: Prepare, review, and submit monthly, quarterly, annual, and final financial reports in accordance with grantor requirements and established deadlines. Monitor grant expenditures, revenues, and budget balances to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with funding restrictions.
  
• Additional Duties and Operational Support: Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective operations of the Grants Financial Management Division, including process improvements, financial oversight, and timely completion of departmental objectives.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three (3) years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field are required.

Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

PREFERENCES

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
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No

SALARY INFORMATION GENERAL 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 21

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.cfm or call (832-393-4885).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.393-4885). (TTY 7-1-1)

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
• 13 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

Closing Date/Time: 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Central