Financial Administrative Coordinator

Harris County (TX)•Houston, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity. Vision To provide consistent, quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community. To create a technological strongpoint for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings. To establish an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science. General Summary: The Financial Administrative Coordinator is responsible for various Department finance functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, and asset inventory using generally accepted accounting principles; establishes and maintains records of financial transactions including account reconciliations and financial data analysis; and coordinating Department payroll activities including submitting payroll information into the county financial and human resources computer system.

Requirements

All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 90% with a typing speed of 30 wpm and 90% accuracy.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
At least 3 years' financial administrative experience in an office setting
Maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and maintain ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Professional demeanor in dealing with a diverse set of outside callers and coworkers; desire to make customer service a priority
Appropriate confidentiality and sensitivity when dealing with payroll information
Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as needed
Attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs of others
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel
Must pass criminal background check and drug / alcohol screening (prior to and randomly during employment)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical office, laboratory, or law enforcement agency
Experience working in Harris County

Responsibilities

Reviews, analyzes, and reconciles Department accounting transactions as needed with a high level of accuracy; creates and maintains various Department financial spreadsheets
Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties to support the procurement of goods and services essential to daily operations by collaborating with internal divisions and Harris County Purchasing to prepare and coordinate vendor quotes and purchase orders, maintain purchasing records and logs, and process invoices and purchasing card transactions
Inputs information into the county's financial computer system and ensures the Department meets all county-established deadlines and timelines
Inputs / updates payroll information into the county financial and human resources computer system as needed
Provides additional assistance to the Department's Budget and Finance Division as needed

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave
Sick Leave
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule
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