Primary Location: Texas-Austin

Work Locations: Austin 300 W 15th St. Suite 504 Austin 78701

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 1158

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 24

Salary (Pay Basis): 7,155.75 – 7,155.75 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Non-exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs highly complex (senior-level) budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves coordinating budgetary activities, reviewing and analyzing budgets and performance measures, and providing technical advice and assistance on budgetary matters. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position works in a hybrid work environment where employees must be able to work physically in the office regularly as needed and at home, depending on business needs. When working from home, adequate space and infrastructure, to include reliable high-speed internet, must be in place to support business needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Collects, analyzes, and reports data that supports alternative solutions to budget and management problems.
Reviews budgets for accuracy and recommends adjustments for more effective use of funds.
Maintains trend data and prepares graphs, reports, and forecasts using Microsoft Excel.
Provides advice and assistance concerning budget and funding procedures and methods.
Studies the effect of regulations and laws on agency policies and budget and makes recommendations.
Assists in the preparation of legislative appropriations requests, fiscal notes, and analysis of legislation.
Assists in the preparation of operating budgets.
Assists in the preparation of budgets to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations.
Assists in reviewing, evaluating, and preparing requests for funds.
Provides back-up and assistance to all areas as needed
Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field is generally preferred.
Experience: Two years’ experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or budget preparation and analysis work. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year for year basis
Experience using the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
Experience using the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Financial Module(s).
Experience with Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with budgets and financial data
Advanced skills in Excel
Experience in working for a state agency in the State of Texas

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, OR LICENSURE

Valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures.
Forecasting methodologies and automated accounting, budgeting, and forecasting programs.
Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software, specifically Microsoft Office products.
Ability to analyze fiscal management information, to determine appropriate use of funds, to perform statistical analyses, and to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish effective working relations with internal and external stakeholders.

VETERANS

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Please visit the Texas Workforce Commission’s Skills to Work at https://texasskillstowork.com/ to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets.
Additional military crosswalk information may be found on the Texas State Auditor’s website at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Unofficial transcripts for degree may be required to be submitted as an attachment in CAPPS Recruit before an interview is granted.
Professional references may be requested following the interview.
Applicants contacted for interviews who need special accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should notify Human Resources prior to the interview.
The State Office of Administrative Hearings is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or provision of services.
The State Office of Administrative Hearings participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Criminal background checks, driving history, and reference checks are conducted on all applicants selected for hire.
Men aged 18 through 25 must be registered with the Federal Selective Service System or have an exemption from registration.
Positions that require travel will require a driving record check upon initial employment and annually thereafter.

BENEFITS

Positions with the State Office of Administrative Hearings may offer the following benefits:

State-paid health insurance (a 60-day waiting period will apply if not currently employed by the State of Texas)
State-paid life insurance for the employee
Retirement plan
Monthly annual and sick leave accruals
An average of 13 paid holidays per fiscal year (September 1st through August 31st)
Participation in agency-sponsored work alternative programs
Participation in agency Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
TexFlex Commuter Spending Account
Dependent health insurance
Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs
TexFlex healthcare and dependent care reimbursement accounts
Dental insurance
Term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage

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