Harris County · 1 day ago
Financial Administrative Coordinator
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHarris County is dedicated to providing high-quality medical examiner and crime laboratory services. The Financial Administrative Coordinator will manage various finance functions, including accounts payable and receivable, procurement, and payroll coordination, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and county deadlines.
Government Administration
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
Qualification
Required
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)
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
Preferred
Experience in a medical office, laboratory, or law enforcement agency
Experience working in Harris County
Company
Harris County
Harris County focuses on transportation, public health, housing, justice and safety, the environment, and other issues.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Craig B Atkins, CPA
CFO / Director of Financial Services
Araceli "Chely" Chojnacki
Front Receiving COORDINATOR
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