Budget Data & Systems Assistant

baltimorecity; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Baltimore is seeking a Budget Specialist to provide budget processing, data entry, and financial record maintenance within the fiscal department. This role focuses on transactional budget support, handling routine forms and verifying documents under supervision.

The position emphasizes clerical duties over advanced analytical work, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to procedures as part of a broader workforce development program.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional budgetary, fiscal or accounting work, or equivalent
• Experience with clerical, administrative, data entry, or financial support tasks
• Ability to speak and write effectively
• Basic knowledge of office procedures and recordkeeping practices

Responsibilities

• Enter budget data, revisions, adjustments, and transfers into financial systems.
• Update spreadsheets, tracking logs, and budget records.
• Maintain budget files and documentation; support routing for approvals.
• Run standard system reports and verify data accuracy.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end budget processing.

Skills

Budget data entry

Data entry

Spreadsheets

Financial software

Clerical work

Tools

Budgeting software

Financial software

Office suite

Job description

The City of Baltimore is seeking a Budget Specialist to provide budget processing, data entry, and financial record maintenance within the fiscal department. This role focuses on transactional budget support, handling routine forms and verifying documents under supervision.

The position emphasizes clerical duties over advanced analytical work, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to procedures as part of a broader workforce development program.