Budget Assistant 3A

Nature and Variety of Work

Examples of Work

• Provides budget support to the Management Services Division staff by assisting in the maintenance of accounting and financial records within the automated County financial systems being utilized (SAP, Ariba, etc.).
• Complete internal processes within three (3) business days: verifying information, scheduling and preparing disbursements, and obtaining authorization of payments.
• Prepares/processes accounting documents and coded forms such as invoices, purchase orders, contract encumbrances, check/reimbursement requests in an accurate and timely manner (within three business days).
• Serves as a County Purchasing Cardholder. Ensures the timely processing of purchase requests and pays bills/invoices for the Department in strict compliance with the Purchase Card Program policies and procedures.
• Maintains a computerized status report of completed assignments, and maintains an organized file systems by adding, retrieving, and purging data.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which fall within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the incumbent's class of work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business/Public Management, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analyses, or closely related field.
• One (1) year of experience providing paraprofessional support to an accounting or budget office performing budgetary or financial recordkeeping.

• Experience identifying, synthesizing, and evaluating budget-related issues and assignments, gathering information from a variety of sources, and selecting appropriate analytical approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to analyze and interpret detailed budgetary and financial reports is preferred.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: May 18, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9187 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, USA

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer 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., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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