Budget Assistant - Budget Office

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

• Prepares departmental budget; reconciles and balances departmental budget; recommends departmental budget expenditures.
• Requisitions supplies/supplies; audits and processes invoices; prepares travel arrangements for the department.
• Provides administrative support for department.
• Reviews and summarizes Budget Reports, Maintain Debt Services and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Schedules.
• Assists the Budget Office with inquiries from other Fort Bend County departments and outside vendors throughout the year with various inquiries.  Assists the Budget Office with compiling any necessary information needed for the Budget Document.
• Assists the Budget Analyst with analyzing their department’s annual budgets.  Requires knowledge of the budget process, accounting system, revenue and expenditure structure, department policy, goal setting and policy setting process.
• Assists other departments within the county with entering their annual budgets in Lawson Budget and Planning and submitting the correct and necessary reports.
• Processes all line item transfers as per departmental policy.
• Monitors copy center for authorized users; maintains supplies; ensures office equipment is working properly and assists departments with copying projects.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED.  Special training in bookkeeping, college credits in business courses preferred.
• 3 years job related experience.
• Strong computer skills and typing (minimum 45 WPM); working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, database and desktop publishing. 
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Visio preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task. Self motivated and deadline oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and elected officials. 

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $20.10 - $25.13 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

 
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
 
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
 
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
 
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.