Financial Administrative Coordinator

Mission

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.

• To provide consistent, quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community.
• To create a technological strong point for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings.
• To establish an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science.

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.

• 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.

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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.  Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

• At least 3 years’ financial administrative experience in an office setting.
• Experience in a medical office, laboratory, or law enforcement agency.
• Experience working in Harris County.

• 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).

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
1861 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, TX 77054

• Full-time
• 40 hours / week
• Monday – Friday, In Office

• Office setting

The Institute of Forensic Sciences provides medical examiner and crime laboratory services for Harris County. The work performed is sensitive and serious and routinely deals with criminal evidence and deaths of adults and children that resulted from violence, natural disease, or other causes. While this position won’t have any direct contact with evidence or decedents, there will be exposure which may be emotionally taxing.

• Requires physical strength to lift up to 30 pounds in the routine performance of duties.
• Must be physically able to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Budget Manager

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.