ACCOUNTANT ASSOCIATE

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Person Interested

Division: Financial Services
Location: 2999 S. Wayside Dr. Houston, Texas 77023*
Workdays & Hours: Mon-Fri*; 7:00am - 4:00pm*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department seeks an energetic, self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, customer-service driven individual with superior interpersonal and communication skills as to join the Financial Services team.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of entry-level professional accounting duties, such as processing all payments (Vendor Invoices, Contractor Payroll, Sports Contractor Payroll, Travel Advances and Liquidation, Travel/Milage reimbursements and other misc. payments)
• Process all A/P Payments for the department. Adhere to the vendor payment terms in SAP Vendor Display table to ensure payments are timely and accurate. Maintains the department’s A/P invoices for archiving.
• Create ad hoc reports for Service Release Orders (SROs) and Good Receipts/Invoice Receipts (GR/IR).
• Work with Controllers Office to clear the GR/IR balances at the fiscal year end.
• Collects performance measures from each division and compiles the data to be submitted included in the Monthly Financial Operating Report (MFOR).
• Communicates the best resolution for invoices payments and billing discrepancies to vendors.
• Responds to the Internal/External auditors for AP payment inquiries for the Single Audit.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact and communicate with Internal/External customers via emails, phone or TEAMS Meeting.
• Create and execute purchasing requisitions for Management and Finance division.
• Must be technically savvy and adapt. Candidate must be able to create and streamline processes.
• Assist with pick up, collection, and distribution of departmental mail.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

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.

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, 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. Highly preferred to have a valid Texas driver's license.

**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 Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and 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: 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.cfm or call 832-395-7108.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-395-7108). (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.

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

Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

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