Texas Water Development Board · 5 hours ago
TWDB - 26-34: Budget Officer (Budget Analyst IV)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThe Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is dedicated to ensuring a secure water future for Texas. They are seeking a Budget Officer to perform advanced budget preparation and analysis work, including maintaining the annual operating budget and preparing legislative appropriation requests.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performs analysis and examines trends of budget usage at the program/department level
Prepares department-level budgetary and management reports and the preparation of financial statements and reports
Reviews financial and operating budget reports for accuracy and identifies areas for more appropriate use of funds
Provides technical assistance to staff related to budget and financial matters
Assists in the listing of budgeted positions for each department and monthly salary expenditure analysis
Assists in the preparation of major portions of the biennial legislative appropriation requests and operating budgets
Prepares quarterly and annual performance measures for review and reporting requirements
Assists in developing instructions on budget and funding policies, procedures, and methods
May train other budget officers on policies and procedures
Maintains confidential and sensitive information
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 to include, attending mandatory training courses
May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
Seven years of experience in financial management, bookkeeping, or budget preparation and analysis
Three years of budget experience at the state agency level
Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis
Must meet agency in-office requirements
Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses
May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes
A copy of required academic transcripts and/or licensures and driving record must be submitted at the time of hire. Failure to provide required documentation will result in no further consideration for employment
All offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate having legal authorization to work in the United States. Failure to present such authorization within the time specified by the U.S. Department of Labor will result in the offer being rescinded
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
Preferred
Experience with MS Excel software including pivot tables, macros, and complex functions
Experience with leading team projects
Experience in working and cooperating with others in a team environment
Experience with the Automated Budget Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST)
Experience in Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Uniform Statewide Payroll/Personnel System (USPS), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) HR, CAPPS Financials, and/or other automated accounting systems
Experience with State and Federal laws relevant to Budget
Seven or more years of experience in budget preparation and maintenance, financial analysis, review of expenditures, federal funds, and financial reporting
Three or more years of experience in preparing quarterly and annual performance measures for reviewing and reporting requirements
Three or more years of experience in development and preparation of Legislative Appropriation Request and Operating Budget submitted to oversight agencies
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Flexible spending
Flexible work alternatives
Company
Texas Water Development Board
Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dennis Kyhos CPA, CGMA, MBA
Financial Compliance - Manager, CFO to GO
Lauren Munguia
Chief Communications Officer
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