Job Details
Financial Administrative Coordinator
2026-01-13 Harris County (TX) Houston,TX
Description:
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:
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### 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.
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education:
Preferences
Experience:
Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Test using the following link:
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
1861 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, TX 77054
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
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
Physical Demands:
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
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If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
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Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04
In which of the following areas do you have demonstrated financial administrative experience?Select all that apply.Qualifying experience must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
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Which of the following best measures your financial administrative experience?Qualifying information must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
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Do you have previous work experience in a medical office, laboratory, or law enforcement agency setting?
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Do you have previous work experience as an employee of Harris County?
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Please provide details of your financial administrative experience. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.Please provide a detailed response as attachments will not be reviewed during the initial screening process.
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Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:Advanced:A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Intermediate:A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Basic:A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.Entry Level:A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.
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This role requires valid Texas Driver's License (upon hire) and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.If hired for this role, would you be able to meet this requirement?
Required Question
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 15872
Department: Institute of Forensic Sciences
Opening Date: 11/21/2025
Closing Date: 2/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 300
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.
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 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
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### 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.
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
- At least 3 years' financial administrative experience in an office setting
- 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)
Preferences
Experience:
- Experience in a medical office, laboratory, or law enforcement agency
- Experience working in Harris County
Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Test using the following link:
- Click 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
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
- 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
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
- Budget Manager
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
- High School or GED diploma
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Other related field
- Unrelated field
- N/A; No degree
03
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04
In which of the following areas do you have demonstrated financial administrative experience?Select all that apply.Qualifying experience must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
- Accounts Payable or Receivable
- Account Reconciliation
- Procurement / Asset Inventory Management
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Financial Data Analysis
- Payroll Administration
- None of the above
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Which of the following best measures your financial administrative experience?Qualifying information must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
- Less than three full years
- Three or more years
- N/A; No experience
06
Do you have previous work experience in a medical office, laboratory, or law enforcement agency setting?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have previous work experience as an employee of Harris County?
- Yes
- No
08
Please provide details of your financial administrative experience. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.Please provide a detailed response as attachments will not be reviewed during the initial screening process.
09
Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:Advanced:A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Intermediate:A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Basic:A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.Entry Level:A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Basic
- Entry Level
- Not proficient
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This role requires valid Texas Driver's License (upon hire) and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.If hired for this role, would you be able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
Required Question