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 forward-looking.
What you will do for Harris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)
Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a highly qualified candidate for our Financial Analyst position.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
- Collaborate with Precinct 4’s staff and County’s Purchasing Agent to facilitate financial aspects of procurement activities and accounts payables.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with Precinct 4 staff, other Harris County departments and vendors, to address inquiries, resolve issues and foster collaboration.
- Prepare and submit necessary journal entries to the County Auditor for entry.
- Monitor budget balances, review budget transfers, and report on budget performance for ongoing projects and contracts.
- Executes the day-to-day financial operations, which include accounts receivable, revenue management, procurement and expense management.
- Identifies appropriate fund sources and funding availability for projects. Monitors transactions for compliance with funding source requirements.
- Prepare various financial statements, schedules, charts, reports, and conduct detailed financial analysis to identify variances and investigate causes.
- Prepare training materials and conduct training sessions for Division budget liaisons.
- Participated in special projects and accounting projects, including cost-benefit analysis, program evaluation, and financial modeling for new and ongoing projects.
- Monitors Procurement Card transactions for compliance with Policy and financial effectiveness. Develop reporting tools to trend and analyze expenses.
- Assists and participates in the annual budget process; monitors dashboard financial performance metrics; creates and analyzes Division-level financial transactions, projections, and reports.
- Maintains the Finance Division's SharePoint site to ensure information is available, relevant, and timely.
- Facilitates Finance Division inbox to address financial and budget questions from Precinct Four Divisions.
- Other duties: Performs all 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
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy/Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in a financial, analytical, or consulting experience related to the type of work being performed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Intermediate proficiency in Excel which includes but is not limited to advance formula usage (e.g., VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, IFERROR, PIVOT TABLES), data sorting and filtering, data compilation and manipulation, and conditional formatting.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills with proven ability to organize, prioritize and analyze multiple and shifting priorities, projects, and deadlines
- Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and independently with minimal supervision
- Anticipate needs and make necessary and appropriate decisions independently
- Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact and discretion
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of relevant government accounting standards and best practices
- Team player, flexible, adaptable, personable, and able to work well with others; takes direction, and fulfills responsibilities under stress or pressure
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong knowledge and experience working with PeopleSoft, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI.
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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type, Salary and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular | Full-time
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 forward-looking.
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 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.
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.
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.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular(full-time) positions:
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://benefitsathctx.com/
