Financial Administrative Coordinator
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
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.
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.
Duties & 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 countys 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 Departments Budget and Finance Division as needed
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call or email
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.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.
see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting Business Administration Finance or related field
Experience:
At least 3 years financial administrative experience in an office setting
Certifications / Licensures:
Maintain a valid Texas Drivers License and maintain ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
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
Other Requirements:
Must pass criminal background check and drug / alcohol screening (prior to and randomly during employment)
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 in a medical office laboratory or law enforcement agency
Experience working in Harris County
General Information
Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Test using the following link:
the above link to the HRT Clerical Skills Test registration page
Click on Apply to submit your request for testing
You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours
You will have no more than 5 business days to access and complete testing
Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application
The test may be taken once every 30 days
Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months
Location:
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
1861 Old Spanish Trail
Houston TX 77054
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-time
40 hours / week
Monday Friday In Office
Work environment:
Office setting
Potential Exposures:
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 wont have any direct contact with evidence or decedents there will be exposure which may be emotionally taxing
Physical Demands:
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
Reports to:
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.
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