Performs moderately complex (journey-level) budget preparation, analysis and payroll related work. Assist in preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of agency budgets, preparing budget instructions; analyzing and reviewing budget requests; assist in preparing and monitoring program performance measures; assist in preparing legislative appropriation requests; compiling, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data; assist in preparing reports. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.



25% Assists in the preparation of budgetary and management reports.
•Assists in the preparation of budgets to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations.
•Analyzes expenditure patterns and makes recommendations on the use of funds.
•Ensures coordination of budgeting procedures, preparation, and reporting.
•Assists in reviewing revenue patterns for appropriations analysis.
•Assists in preparation of reconciliation of treasury cash to budget and investigates any deviations.
•Assists in maintaining agency position control and salary budget worksheets.
•Assists in preparation of cost allocations on a monthly basis.
•Monitors capital budget expenditures to ensure compliance with the General Appropriations Act.

25% Ensures accuracy and timeliness of submission of Legislative Appropriations Requests LAR, operating budgets, and requests for federal funding.

20% Assists in issuance of instructions on budget and funding procedures and methods.
•Ensures compliance with established procedures, requirements, laws and regulations.

20% Assists in the preparation of financial statements and reports for the LAR and Governor’s Operating Budget.
•Assists in measuring the impact of existing and proposed state and federal legislation.

10% Back-up to grants coordinator and other miscellaneous duties.
•Assists in the preparation and submission of monthly grant reports and reimbursement requests.
•Performs related duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, business or public administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of full-time work experience in budget preparation and analysis, financial management, contract coordination or performance measurement reporting work, including 1 year of journey-level state government budgeting experience.

Applicable Substitutions: Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent; and Six (6) years of full-time work experience in state governmental accounting and financial operations.

Knowledge
•Knowledge of financial administration, budget, control and fiscal accounting; and of the agency's financial program, governmental accounting, budget control methods, policies and procedures, and laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.
•Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures; and of legal restrictions governing allocation of funds.
Skills
•Skilled in analyzing financial data.
•Highly skilled in the use of computer software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
•Experienced using USAS, CAPPS and ABEST.
•Preferred experience in USPS, CAPPS and Microsoft Query
Abilities
• Ability to monitor and report on performance measures; to analyze management problems and develop and present alternative solutions; to coordinate the gathering and analysis of data.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:
•Possess a valid Texas driver license
•Additional certifications may be required to be registered, certified, or licensed in a specialty area.

This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move around the office to access filing cabinets, office equipment and move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange information via phone, computer, in person and via electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines.

This position is expected to work in the office but may be eligible for situational or hybrid telework schedule upon completion of an initial probationary period. For teleworking, must have a secure, dedicated workspace with internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams or other platforms/applications during regular business hours.

TRAVEL%: 5%
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE: MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE: Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Supplemental Information:

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge. The Commission will conduct a criminal history and driver record check with the Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with applicable standards on all finalists for this position. More than one position may be filled from this posting. Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 require all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see: https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/what-is-e-verifyMalesbetween the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Military Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code.