Finance Analyst
Harris County
Houston, TX 77001
Description
JOB
Commissioner Rodney Ellis There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One. With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents. The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Ares of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to: Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system. Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs. Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy. Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation. Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.What you will do at Precinct OneThis role reports to the Grant Administrator to perform a variety of financial transaction, monitoring, and analysis. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Precinct One Divisions, while modeling and utilizing excellent project management and critical thinking skills to continuously improve service delivery. The Financial Analyst is expected to have strong analytical and financial skills.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesConducts the financial transactions for a non-profit organization, including payroll, bank reconciliation, 990 prep, and financial reporting. If applicable, remediate issues or recommendations identified by external audits.Prepares and processes Harris County entries and forms related to accounts receivable, revenue and expense management. Creates and analyzes Division-level financial transactions, projections, and reports.Identifies appropriate fund sources and funding availability for transactions. Monitors transactions for compliance with funding source requirements.Processes Procurement Card and expense report transactions. Validate transactions are compliant with Policy, budget availability, and financial stewardship. Develop reporting tools to trend and analyze expenses.Assists and participates in the annual budget process for a non-profit; monitors budget to actual balances.Develops performance measures and tracking tools for new and existing initiatives and programs; ensure that program data is captured, reported, and analyzed accurately to track performance.Prepares grant budgets, reports, expense reimbursement, and monitor all grant transactions for eligibility.Other duties as assigned.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
What you will bring to Precinct One Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or universityExperience: Three (3) years of experience in an accounting or finance positionKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Outstanding organizational and time management skills with proven ability to organize, prioritize and analyze multiple and shifting priorities, projects, and deadlinesAbility to work effectively, efficiently, and independently with minimal supervisionAnticipate needs and make necessary and appropriate decisions independentlyProven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact and discretionStrong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of relevant government and non-profit accounting standards and best practicesTeam player, flexible, adaptable, personable, and able to work well with others; takes direction, and fulfills responsibilities under stress or pressureStrong computer and data analytic skills including QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointNOTE: 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: Full-time | RegularMonday - Friday Work Environment and Physical Demands: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers and copiers Office EnvironmentThis role is a standard office role which requires remaining stationary for long periods of time. At times files or boxes must be transported weighing up to 15lbsWhat You Get in ReturnYou will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best daily. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves and Harris County as a whole. You will be in a mission-driven organization surrounded by colleagues who bring their best to work each day and collaborate to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.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 full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time 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.How to applyIf this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply.https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytxEmployment 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.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One. With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents. The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Ares of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to: Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system. Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs. Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy. Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation. Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.What you will do at Precinct OneThis role reports to the Grant Administrator to perform a variety of financial transaction, monitoring, and analysis. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Precinct One Divisions, while modeling and utilizing excellent project management and critical thinking skills to continuously improve service delivery. The Financial Analyst is expected to have strong analytical and financial skills.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesConducts the financial transactions for a non-profit organization, including payroll, bank reconciliation, 990 prep, and financial reporting. If applicable, remediate issues or recommendations identified by external audits.Prepares and processes Harris County entries and forms related to accounts receivable, revenue and expense management. Creates and analyzes Division-level financial transactions, projections, and reports.Identifies appropriate fund sources and funding availability for transactions. Monitors transactions for compliance with funding source requirements.Processes Procurement Card and expense report transactions. Validate transactions are compliant with Policy, budget availability, and financial stewardship. Develop reporting tools to trend and analyze expenses.Assists and participates in the annual budget process for a non-profit; monitors budget to actual balances.Develops performance measures and tracking tools for new and existing initiatives and programs; ensure that program data is captured, reported, and analyzed accurately to track performance.Prepares grant budgets, reports, expense reimbursement, and monitor all grant transactions for eligibility.Other duties as assigned.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
What you will bring to Precinct One Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or universityExperience: Three (3) years of experience in an accounting or finance positionKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Outstanding organizational and time management skills with proven ability to organize, prioritize and analyze multiple and shifting priorities, projects, and deadlinesAbility to work effectively, efficiently, and independently with minimal supervisionAnticipate needs and make necessary and appropriate decisions independentlyProven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact and discretionStrong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of relevant government and non-profit accounting standards and best practicesTeam player, flexible, adaptable, personable, and able to work well with others; takes direction, and fulfills responsibilities under stress or pressureStrong computer and data analytic skills including QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointNOTE: 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: Full-time | RegularMonday - Friday Work Environment and Physical Demands: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers and copiers Office EnvironmentThis role is a standard office role which requires remaining stationary for long periods of time. At times files or boxes must be transported weighing up to 15lbsWhat You Get in ReturnYou will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best daily. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves and Harris County as a whole. You will be in a mission-driven organization surrounded by colleagues who bring their best to work each day and collaborate to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.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 full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time 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.How to applyIf this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply.https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytxEmployment 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.