Financial Specialist

Harris County District Attorney's Office; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Wellness programs

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

10 vacation days per year (first 5 yrs

Dependent Care & Healthcare Reimburse-

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Job summary

The Harris County District Attorney's Office is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage and coordinate the financial and case-tracking operations of its Asset Forfeiture Division. Reporting directly to the Division Chief, this position oversees the administrative processing of asset forfeiture cases from the initial referral by law enforcement through the final distribution of forfeited funds.

Responsibilities include assisting law enforcement agencies with the preparation and submission of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous experience in finance or related administrative operations is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist law enforcement with preparation and submission of forfeiture requests.
• Review seizure documentation, monitor filing deadlines, and maintain case/financial records.
• Manage the Division’s case-tracking database and distribution of forfeited funds per court judgments.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and prepare financial/operational reports; assist with audits.
• Support organization/production of auctions of forfeited property and related check requests.

Skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team coordination

Deadline-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage and coordinate the financial and case-tracking operations of its Asset Forfeiture Division. Reporting directly to the Division Chief, this position oversees the administrative processing of asset forfeiture cases from the initial referral by law enforcement through the final distribution of forfeited funds.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include assisting law enforcement agencies with the preparation and submission of forfeiture requests.
• Reviewing seizure documentation, monitoring filing deadlines, coordinating with financial institutions, tracking seized funds, and maintaining accurate case and financial records.
• The Financial Analyst also manages the Division’s case-tracking database, processes the distribution of forfeited funds in accordance with court judgments and settlement agreements,
• Performs monthly account reconciliations, prepares financial and operational reports, and assists with state and federal audits.
• Additional responsibilities include assisting with the organization and production of auctions of forfeited property and preparing check requests associated with auctioned forfeited property cases.
• Frequent communication with law enforcement agencies, attorneys, financial institutions, and other parties involved in forfeiture proceedings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be highly motivated, task-oriented professional with exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities accurately and efficiently.
• The position requires initiative, sound judgment, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with others.
• Candidates should be dependable, proactive, comfortable managing deadlines, and committed to following tasks through to completion.

Hours:

• This is a full-time position with regular working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Upon successful completion of the training period, the employee may be eligible to work remotely four days per week, with one day in the office, depending upon departmental policies.

Required Education:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Previous experience in finance, banking, or related administrative operations is beneficial but not required.

Salary (Starting):

• Salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and years of relevant experience.

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, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Wellness programs
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ten (10) vacation days per year during the first five years of service (increases with tenure)
• Dependent Care and Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Additional benefits may be available to regular full-time and eligible part-time employees:

• Retirement pension through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
• Transportation assistance through the Metro Ride Sponsor Program

Requisition Closing Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026