The purpose of this class is to assist in the development of the annual County budget and assist other county personnel in creating department budgets.
The 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.
- Assists in the development of the annual county budget.
- Examines budget submissions for completeness and accuracy.
- Researches and makes recommendations on budgetary issues.
- Prepares budget amendments for commissioner’s court approval.
- Prepares financial and statistical reports.
- Reviews and analyzes county contracts for renewal and submission to the Commissioner’s Court.
- Reviews and updates budget policies and procedures.
- Prepares reports for the yearly county cost allocation plan.
- Develops performance measures, including workload efficiency and effectiveness measurements, benchmarks and standards for County Department for the Annual Budget Book.
- Analyzes department budgets to maintain expenditure controls.
- Prepares the annual Program Budget Book for submission to the Government Finance Officers Association for the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
- Assists in the development of the county’s capital improvement plan and strategic plan.
- Assists in training county personnel.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred.
Requires two years of experience in budget management, auditing, government accounting, general finance operations or closely related experience.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Physical 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: 4
Special Certifications and Licenses:
None.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
Galveston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Galveston County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
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