Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

Job Summary: The Budget Analyst supports the organization's financial operations by assisting with budget preparation, expenditure tracking, forecasting, variance analysis, and preparing financial reports. Supervised by the Budget Manager, this position works collaboratively with the procurement coordinator, collecting and compiling financial data from the various payment methods. Strong organizational and critical thinking skills are essential for success in this role.

Budget Preparation & Forecast Support • Support preparation of the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and midyear adjustments; compile supporting data and documentation

Variance & Performance Analysis • Conduct variance analysis and performance assessments to identify trends and opportunities for the Budget Manager

Budget Tracking & Reporting Support • Maintain budget tracking systems, databases, and dashboards; assist in producing weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Cross-Functional Support & Coordination • Coordinate with the Procurement Coordinator to support cross-functional budget and purchasing alignment needs; participate in cross-training to provide coverage during absences or periods of increased volume.

Account Payable Support • Assist in receipting outstanding invoices.

Process Improvement & Compliance • Contribute to process improvements by identifying workflow efficiencies, participating in resolution of recurring issues, and promoting best practices within the team.

• Follow established internal controls, procedures, and statutory requirements; maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation of work performed

Training & Professional Development • Complete required training and cross-training, maintain proficiency in assigned systems and procedures, and pursue development toward increased responsibility.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Education: • High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited U.S. institution

Experience: • Minimum of three (3) years of related experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Strong attendance and punctuality record

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Familiarity with public sector budgeting, forecasting, and procurement processes.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to communicate and collaborate across departments and multiple stakeholders

• Proficiency in Excel, SAP, or other ERP systems.

• Strong reading comprehension and effective communication skills

• Professional demeanor and appearance always

• Ability to analyze and investigate.

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration.

Preferences

Education: • Bachelor's degree preferred

General Information

Work Environment: • Work is performed primarily in an office setting subject to frequent interruptions with extensive work at a computer workstation and possible site visits to Tax Office annexes.

• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours, dependent upon business needs.

Physical Demands: • Sedentary role with medium physical effort required, however, it may at times involve long periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, lifting to 50 lbs. or similar activities (e.g., filing, delivering, sorting).

• Regular application of basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand tools, eye/hand coordination).

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Benefits

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: