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Capps Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. · 5 hours ago

SOS Budget Analyst III (JP26-024) - Financial

Texas-AustinWork Locations

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Capps Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. is seeking a SOS Budget Analyst III to perform highly complex budget preparation and analysis work for the Texas Secretary of State. The role involves coordinating budgetary activities, reviewing budgets and performance measures, and providing technical advice on budgetary matters.

CommercialCustomer ServiceProperty ManagementResidential

Responsibilities

Prepares, analyzes, forecasts, and monitors project and program operating budgets; and performs related financial and reconciliation functions

Prepares financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; prepares and/or processes general journal entries

Prepares or assists in the preparation of operating budgets, legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, analyses of legislation, and agency budget instructions

Prepares or assists in the preparation of reports on performance measures

Prepares or assists in the preparation of budgets to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations

Maintains trend data and prepares graphs, reports, and forecasts

Advises staff on areas in which action may be required to stay within budget

Prioritizes work under general supervision, all within the specified deadlines determined by the Director and/or designee

Provides back-up and assistance to all areas as needed

Performs related work as assigned

Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions

Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency state employee policies & procedures

Complies with all agency policies and procedures

Qualification

Budget preparationFinancial analysisAccounting principlesUSAS experienceCAPPS experienceABEST experienceCustomer serviceEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Graduation from high school or equivalent

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; major course work in accounting, finance, business, public administration

Two (2) years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: accounting, auditing, budget preparation/analysis, financial, statistical analysis, business, public administration

Experience using Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS)

Experience using Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Financial Applications

Experience with Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST)

Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relevant to governmental budgeting, accounting, and fiscal management procedures

Knowledge of State of Texas accounting, budgetary, and fiscal management procedures, including experience in interpreting/implementing the State of Texas General Appropriations Act

Knowledge of legislative appropriation request and annual operating budget process

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and budget practices and procedures

Knowledge of forecasting methodologies

Knowledge of performance measurement and reporting

Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines

Skill in developing measures of performance and measures of effectiveness

Skill in using a computer for word-processing, data entry/retrieval, and spreadsheet software, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Skill in analyzing financial data

Skill in effective oral and written communication

Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making

Ability to devise solutions to budget related issues

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze fiscal information