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About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
Under the general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, the Budget Coordinator will be responsible for managing and processing Harris County Public Health's accounts payable functions with efficiency and accuracy. This role includes reviewing and verifying invoices, ensuring timely payments, reconciling vendor statements, and maintaining compliance with Harris County's policies and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Process complex invoices in alignment with Harris County Accounts Payable policies and procedures, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and timely payment.
Review and verify employee expense reports for routine mileage and travel reimbursements, ensuring accuracy, compliance with Harris County policies, and proper documentation.
Monitor purchase order (PO) balances to ensure sufficient funding for related expenditures, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with programs/divisions as needed.
Serve as the backup for the Senior Accountant by assisting with reconciliations, financial reporting, and other accounting tasks as required.
Communicate with vendors to address inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies in a professional and timely manner.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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.- An Associate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the below experience requirement.
OR- High School diploma with four years of experience in accounting, budget analysis, bookkeeping, accounts payable, procurement or a closely related area are required.
Experience:- Two years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, bookkeeping, accounts payable, procurement or a closely related area are required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Budgeting, People Soft, General Accounting, Purchasing Card, Reconciliation, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Bookkeeping, Office Management, Microsoft: Excel, Word, Power point, Project, Publisher; Canva; excellent written and verbal communication skills, public speaking skills, curriculum development, training and forecasting experience.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership- Understands the organizational mission
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation- Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics- Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
- Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
- Uses sound judgment
- Self-motivated
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication- Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
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.Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
Work Location:
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.
