SOS Budget Analyst III (JP26-045) - Financial

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS AND 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