Welcome to the Financial & Accounting Management Division of the Human Resource Department (HRFAM). Our division consist of four sections – General Accounting Services; Procurement Services; Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis and Health Benefits Plan Accounting.


HRFAM is committed to delivering service that is proactive and innovating to better serve our customers. We operate with excellence by focusing on reducing costs, improving efficiency and accuracy, sharing best practices and providing reliable delivery to ensure the Human Resources Department is financially sound.

Meet the HR FAM team.


Mission

To provide management, financial integrity and to safeguard the assets of the Human Resources department by developing, implementing and monitoring policies and systems that exceed stakeholders expectations.

Vision

To be recognized as a value added financial resource and strategic business partner to HR and other city departments.


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Transparency

We will readily and openly provide information. We will proactively communicate our work status, priorities, and deadlines. We will make clear the rationale for our recommendations and convey changes immediately and consistently.

Professionalism

We are courteous, conscientious, and respectful in relations to others. We take pride in our work and value the high level of knowledge, dedication, an commitment our team members bring.

Empowerment

We will embrace the power of our team members by providing development opportunities.

Valuing People

We believe that our success depends on people. We will develop and maintain high quality, mutually beneficial relationships with our customer, our professional colleagues and vendors.

Problem Avoidance

We will strive to find practical and effective solutions to achieving desired goals. We will be a solution driven team that will provide the necessary information to aid in making informed, innovative, and strategic decisions.

HRFAM Sections

General Accounting Service (GAS)
This section performs the following duties: Bank Wire Funding, Travel Request, Petty Cash Administrator, P-Card Coordination, Fixed Assets/ Surplus, and Equipment Maintenance.

Procurement Services
This section performs the following duties: Bids & Tabulation, SAP Requisition, Outline Agreements (OA), Purchase Orders (PO), Service Release Order (SRO), and P-Card Purchases.

Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis and Contingent Workforce Financial Management
This section performs the following duties: Budgeting, Forecasting, Statement Preparation & Financial Review, Financial & Statistical Compilation and G/L Entries. In addition, this section Identifies and implement Systems and Reporting Improvements, Test Fiscal Processing and Internal Controls, Internal & External Audit Coordination and Interdepartmental Financial Review (financial status, concerns, emerging initiatives).

Financial Systems & Controls (FSC)
This section performs the following duties: Identify/ Implement Systems and Reporting Improvements, Test Fiscal Processing and Internal Controls, Internal & External Audit Coordination, Interdepartmental Financial Review (financial status, concerns, emerging initiatives), and Special Projects.

Health Benefits – Plan Accounting
This section performs the following duties: Invoice Reconciliations, Financial Reports, Process Payments, Prepare Monthly Rates and Journal Entries.

Department Information

611 Walker, 4th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Benefits: 832-393-6000
Main: 832-393-6100
Safety Hotline: 832-393-7233 careers@houstontx.gov