Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
Government
BudgetOfficer(BudgetAnalystIII)
“Budget Officer (Budget Analyst III) at Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). Skills: Budget preparation, Budget analysis, Financial management, Financial reporting. Performs highly complex (senior level) budget preparation and analysis work. Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of the annual operating budget”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule; Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position; Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision; Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output; Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors
Industry & Context.
Skills in identifying errors while taking and/or recommending appropriate corrective actions for resolution; Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems; Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret data in a complex funding structure
Ability to meet agency in-office requirements, Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines, Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs, Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time, primarily within the State of Texas, Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver’s license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements, Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, Five years of relevant work experience in financial management, bookkeeping or budget preparation and analysis, Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis, Meet agency in-office requirements
Nice to Have
Experience with MS Excel software including pivot tables, macros, and complex functions, Experience leading team projects, Experience with Automated Budget Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST), Experience interpreting and complying with State and Federal laws relevant to Budget, Experience in budget preparation and maintenance, financial analysis, review of expenditures, federal funds, and financial reporting, Experience in Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Uniform Statewide Payroll/Personnel System (USPS), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) HR, CAPPS Financials, and Micro Information Products (MIP/other automated accounting systems), Experience in working in and cooperating with others in a team environment, Experience in development and preparation of Legislative Appropriation Request and Operating Budget submitted to oversight agencies
What You'll Do.
Performs highly complex (senior level) budget preparation and analysis work
Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of the annual operating budget
Analyzing and reviewing budget requests
Preparing the biennial legislative appropriation request
Prepares Legislative Budget Board deliverables including the Legislative Appropriations Request and the Annual Operating Budget
Participates in the compilation of the Internal Operating Budget
quarterly binding encumbrance
and monthly financial management reports
Performs analysis and examines trends of budget usage at the program/department level
Prepares department-level budgetary and management reports
Prepares financial statements and reports
Reviews financial and operating budget reports for accuracy
Identifies areas for more appropriate use of funds
Assists in the listing of the budgeted positions for each department
Monthly salary expenditure analysis
Assists in the preparation of major portions of the biennial legislative appropriation requests and operating budgets
Assists in developing instructions on budget and funding policies
Maintains confidential and sensitive information
Ensures individual and team files are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule
Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position
Operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes
Performs other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment; Reports to the Director of the Budget Division; Provides technical assistance to staff related to budget and financial matters; May train others; Experience in working in and cooperating with others in a team environment; Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing; Ability to provide clear and concise communication to all stakeholders both verbally and in writing
Process & Methodology
Experience leading team projects
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