Position Description
Working At Harris County Precinct 4:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forwardlooking.
What you will do forHarris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)
The Financial Analyst Process Improvement & Staff Development will play a key role in supporting the departments financial operations through the development of internal training materials process documentation and procedural improvements. This role focuses on strengthening staff knowledge ensuring compliance with financial policies and enhancing workflow efficiency. The Analyst will also assist with Accounts Payable (AP) PCard reconciliations and expense reporting duties to support overall financial accuracy and transparency. This person will report directly to the Director of Finance and work closely with the Finance Manager of Operations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.- Design and deliver internal trainings related to financial processes systems and best practices.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive desk procedures workflows and training manuals for departmental use.
- Collaborate with team leads and subject matter experts to identify knowledge gaps and training needs across the department.
- Support process improvement initiatives by analyzing current workflows and recommending enhancements to increase efficiency and compliance.
- Assist with daytoday financial operations including processing and reconciling PCard transactions reviewing AP documentation and preparing expense reports.
- Ensure financial activities follow internal policies grant requirements and local state and federal guidelines.
- Maintain organized documentation and assist in audit preparedness and internal reviews.
- Serve as a resource to staff for questions related to financial procedures tools and compliance standards.
- Track training participation and measure outcomes to ensure continuous improvement and effectiveness.
- Support the development and implementation of new financial tools and technologies to streamline reporting and reconciliation efforts.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call (713)or email
Requirements
Education:
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial operations accounting or public administration (government or nonprofit a plus).
Strong understanding of financial policies accounts payable PCard processes and Expense Report Management.
Experience developing training content and delivering presentations or workshops.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel financial software systems and ERP tools.
- Strong financial acumen ability to explain complex financial concepts in a clear and simple way.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to create training guides process documentation video tutorials and quickreference materials.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to translate technical information into userfriendly content.
- Project management skills ability to organize training schedules track participant progress and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborative mindset comfortable working closely with different departments (finance administrative groups and operations) to assess training needs.
- Problemsolving attitude and adaptability to new systems and process changes.
- Passion for mentoring coaching and helping others succeed.
- Ability to evaluate training effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience:
- Experience working in a public sector or grantfunded environment. (preferred)
- Experience with elearning software like Scribe Articulate or Adobe Captivate (preferred)
- Experience in changing management or continuous process improvement initiatives. (preferred)
Knowledge/Skills:- Familiarity with governmental accounting standards and internal controls. (preferred)
- Knowledge of process mapping tools and workflow design. (preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Word and financial reporting tools. (preferred)
General Information
Position Type Salary and Typical Hours of Work:
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- This position requires a significant amount of time outdoors and exposure to a variety of environmental and extreme weather conditions. This position also requires traveling to parks located throughout the precinct and at long distances. The ability to work outdoors during all seasons and to drive safely is essential. The ability to operate standard office equipment and software platforms is required.
- Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools materials and equipment over rough terrain; climbing reaching and bending. Frequently to walk sit talk drive hear bend stoop twist and balance.
What You Will Get in Return:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forwardlooking.
Featured Benefits:
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of fulltime continued employment. Vacation sicktime and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER you need special services or accommodations please call (713)or email
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.