SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job Description:

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: All Persons Interested

DIVISION/SECTION: Management and Finance/Grants Section
LOCATION: 2999 Wayside Dr. Houston, Texas 77023
WORKDAYS & HOURS: M - F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Management and Finance team. The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:

• Prepares financial statements, journal entries, schedules, and other documents for accuracy.
• Communicate accounting information to project managers and grantors. Enter documentation into SAP.
• Assist the project/program managers on the operation of their grants to ensure compliance with all applicable Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars along with other federal and state certifications and assurances.
• Work with Project Managers to analyze grant Statement of Costs and pay estimates to reconcile expenditures and receive reimbursements.
• Comply with grant requirements under the Code of Federal Regulations (2C.F.R Park 200), Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS), and regulations issued by the grantor agency, state or federal agencies and updates grantees of any regulatory changes.
• Prepares the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), subrecipient data and reviews the data collection from the federal audit clearinghouse and the reconciliation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending.
• Submit documentation to Finance for closing grants.
• Assist in drafting, editing and reviewing for Requests for Council (RCA), Letters of Agreement (LOA), Requests for Quotations (ROQ), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Contracts for grant and bond funded projects.
• Maintain files for proposals, agreements, contracts, correspondences, transactions and reports for each grant assigned.
• Reconcile and verify Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, Special Fund and Capital Funds to SAP Financial System.
• Assist with special accounting projects as required and other duties 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, with a minimum of 18 hours in Accounting.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three (3) years of experience in professional accounting are required.

Professional accounting experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, except for the required minimum of 18 hours in Accounting.

A Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field, such as Finance, may substitute for two years of the 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 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 20

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: 7/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$2,537.52 - $2,972.04 Biweekly