Financial Analyst

Job Description

Financial Specialist | Harris County District Attorney’s Office

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Harris County District Attorney’s Office, located in Houston, TX. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is a governmental organization dedicated to upholding justice and serving the public. This position is crucial for managing and coordinating the financial and case-tracking operations of its Asset Forfeiture Division, ensuring accurate processing and distribution of forfeited funds.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Houston, TX

• Team: Reports directly to the Division Chief of the Asset Forfeiture Division.
• Mission: This person manages and coordinates the financial and case-tracking operations of the Asset Forfeiture Division, ensuring compliance and efficient fund distribution.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Forfeiture Operations: Oversee the administrative processing of asset forfeiture cases from the initial referral by law enforcement through the final distribution of forfeited funds.
• Process Financial Transactions: Coordinate with financial institutions, track seized funds, and process the distribution of forfeited funds in accordance with court judgments and settlement agreements.
• Maintain Records & Reporting: Manage the Division’s case-tracking database, maintain accurate case and financial records, perform monthly account reconciliations, and prepare financial and operational reports.
• Support Audits & Auctions: Assist with state and federal audits, and help organize and produce auctions of forfeited property, including preparing check requests associated with auctioned property cases.
• Coordinate Communications: Engage frequently with law enforcement agencies, attorneys, financial institutions, and other parties involved in forfeiture proceedings.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Career level: Entry-Level.
• Experience: No specific years required; prior experience in finance, banking, or related administrative operations is beneficial.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities accurately and efficiently.
• Bonus: Previous experience in finance, banking, or related administrative operations.