Budget Specialist

County of Galveston; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Galveston is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the budget team with daily operations and inquiries. The role focuses on preparing, reviewing, and maintaining the county's budget documents and performance measures.

The position requires two years of experience in budget management or related finance areas, with duties extending to audits, reporting, and salary/workload analyses. The office environment and the Professional Services department welcome attentive, detail-oriented

Qualifications

• Requires two years of experience in budget management, auditing, government accounting, general finance operations or closely related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the county’s annual budget.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual Budget Book for submission to the Government Finance Officers Association for the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
• Assist in the review of budget submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of budget amendments.
• Assist in the review of departmental contracts.
• Assist in the analysis of accounts for budgetary purposes.
• Assist in the preparation of financial and statistical reports.
• Assist with updating position control schedules and salary worksheets.
• Assist with preparing backup documentation for audits.
• Research historical budget data to assist with trend comparisons.

Skills

Budget management

Auditing

Government accounting

Finance operations

Analytical skills

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career with County of Galveston. Please click on the Apply button if interested in this job.General DescriptionThe purpose of this class is to provide assistance to budget team members during daily operations. While, also helping county personnel on budget related inquiries.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.Assist in the development of the county’s annual budget.Assist in the preparation of the annual Budget Book for submission to the Government Finance Officers Association for the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.Assists in the review of budget submissions for completeness and accuracy. Assists in the preparation of budget amendments.Assists in the review of departmental contracts.Assists in the analysis of accounts for budgetary purposes. Assists in the preparation of financial and statistical reports.Assist in reviewing and compiling performance measures, including workload efficiency and effectiveness measurements, benchmarks and standards.Assists in analyzing department budgets to maintain expenditure controls.Assists departments with questions related to line items, object codes, and funding sources. Monitors spending throughout the year and notifies departments of potential budget issues. Maintains electronic budget files and supporting documentation.Assists with updating position control schedules and salary worksheets. Assists with preparing backup documentation for audits.Researches historical budget data to assist with trend comparisons.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Requires two years of experience in budget management, auditing, government accounting, general finance operations or closely related experience.Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.The work is typically performed in an office.Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 4Special Certifications and LicensesNone.Department: Professional ServicesSalary: $54,151.00The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.